Briston
Meaning
"settlement by the bridge"
Origin: Old English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,929
- Total SSA Count
- 15
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Bris, Briz, Brissy
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"settlement by the bridge"
Origin: Old English
"brave in battle, vigilant"
Origin: Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh
Cayce is more popular, ranked #5791 vs #5929 for Briston.
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Cayce is more popular, ranked #5791 compared to Briston at #5929 in the United States.
Briston means "settlement by the bridge" (Old English origin). Cayce means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh origin).
Briston is primarily a boy name. Cayce is primarily a boy name.