Brice vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brice

Boy #2,451 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"speckled, variegated"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

French English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,451
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
B

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brice Rank #2,451
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2451 for Brice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brice ___

  • Brice Alexander
  • Brice Thomas
  • Brice Edward
  • Brice William
  • Brice James
  • Brice Henri

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brice

Reece Flynn Alistair Blake Grant

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brice or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Brice at #2451 in the United States.

What do Brice and James mean?

Brice means "speckled, variegated" (Celtic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brice and James boy or girl names?

Brice is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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