Bryce vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryce

Girl #2,540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"speckled, freckled"

Origin: Celtic Brythonic

American English Scottish

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Bryce Rank #2,540

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #2540 for Bryce.

Is Bryce or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Bryce at #2540 in the United States.

What do Bryce and Bruce mean?

Bryce means "speckled, freckled" (Celtic Brythonic origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Bryce and Bruce boy or girl names?

Bryce is primarily a girl name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.