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Bryce vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryce

Boy #297 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"speckled, freckled"

Origin: Gaulish/Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#297
Total SSA Count
1,127
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Bryce Rank #297
Killian Rank #370

Bryce is more popular, ranked #297 vs #370 for Killian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bryce or Killian more popular?

Bryce is more popular, ranked #297 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Bryce and Killian mean?

Bryce means "speckled, freckled" (Gaulish/Celtic origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bryce and Killian boy or girl names?

Bryce is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.

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