Bruce
Bruce: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /bΙΉuΛs/ Β· /ΛbΙΉΚs/
Meaning and origin of Bruce
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From a Norman place name, Brix, of disputed meaning.
How popular is Bruce?
Since 1880, 1,395 girls and 386,880 boys in the U.S. have been named Bruce (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1435 in 1896. Its highest rank for boys was #25 in 1952. In 2025 it ranked #536 for boys, with 558 babies given the name.
Names similar to Bruce
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Bruce FAQ
What does the name Bruce mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. From a Norman place name, Brix, of disputed meaning.
What is the origin of the name Bruce?
Bruce is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Bruce?
Since 1880, 1,395 girls and 386,880 boys in the U.S. have been named Bruce (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1435 in 1896. Its highest rank for boys was #25 in 1952. In 2025 it ranked #536 for boys, with 558 babies given the name.
Is Bruce a boy or girl name?
Bruce is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,395 girls and 386,880 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.