This post contains affiliate links.
At a Glance: Name: Brice – Origin: uncertain (variant of Bryce, also a surname, historically a Gaulish saint's name) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: BRYS
Brice is closely tied to the name Bryce, and it also shows up as a surname, with a history that traces back to a Gaulish saint's name — though exactly where it originated isn't entirely settled. You may come across claims that Brice means "ardor" or connects to "son of Rhys," but that doesn't hold up: Wiktionary doesn't support it, and the idea likely comes from mixing Brice up with the unrelated Rhys/Reese surname story. What you're left with is a name with real historical footing rather than a tidy definition.
Meaning & Origin of Brice
Origin: uncertain (variant of Bryce, also a surname, historically a Gaulish saint's name).
A common claim: Brice means "ardor" or is linked to "son of Rhys" Actually: Wiktionary gives no meaning for Brice, so there's no support for 'ardor' or a link to Rhys. The claim likely comes from confusion with the unrelated Rhys/Reese ('ap Rhys') surname story.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Brice
Phonetic: BRYS IPA: /braɪs/
Popularity of Brice
Brice hit its high point in 1988, when 390 babies were given the name and it ranked #458. By 2024 it had dropped to #2438, with just 56 babies named Brice that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1882–2024.
Make Brice Name Art
Free printable nursery art for Brice, pre-loaded below — pick a layout, palette, and font, then download a print-ready PNG.
Names With a Similar Story
Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.
FAQ
What does the name Brice mean?
Brice means “ardor” or is linked to “son of Rhys” Wiktionary gives no meaning for Brice, so there’s no support for ‘ardor’ or a link to Rhys. The claim likely comes from confusion with the unrelated Rhys/Reese (‘ap Rhys’) surname story.
How do you pronounce Brice?
Brice is pronounced BRYS (IPA: /braɪs/).
Is Brice a popular name right now?
Brice peaked at #458 in 1988 and is ranked #2438 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)
📊 How popular is Brice? See the full popularity history, trend data, and ranking since 1880 with our free Baby Name Popularity Checker.
🎲 Think you know your baby names? Take the quiz!
🎨 Get Printable Name Art for Brice
Beautiful nursery-ready 8×10" print with name & meaning
Preview & Download →More Baby Name Inspiration
📱 The Baby Names app is here
Swipe names, match with your partner the moment you both say yes, and claim a free Name Art print of your winner. Free to download. See all our apps →
