Bruce name meaning

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Updated: March 16th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old French
Usage: English and Scottish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Bruce broo-s
Meaning: Woods, Brewer, From the Brushwood Thicket, Willow-lands, Surname Since Medieval Times and Now a Common Given Name
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What does Bruce mean?

Bruce's meaning is Woods, Brewer, From the Brushwood Thicket, Willow-lands, Surname Since Medieval Times or Now a Common Given Name came from Old French used as a unisex name is used in English and Scottish.

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How do I pronounce Bruce?

The two syllabled name Bruce is pronounced, broo-s.

Variants of Bruce

Brooce, Brucelee

Names that rhyme with Bruce

How popular is the name Bruce?

Bruce was among the n extremely popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 384267 babies have been given the moniker. At its zenith in 1952, it ranked 25th when 14661 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 221 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 50 baby names 22 times Also, Bruce was a popular name in New South Wales.

Over 5836 babies have been given the name in 20 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1954, it ranked 21st when 504 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

After 20 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 15 times

Bruce was a common name in Queensland.

Over 1956 babies have been named Bruce since 1960. When at its peak in 1964,. After 18 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Bruce is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 500 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 472 on boy names chart when 81 babies were given the name Bruce. Over 993 people have been named Bruce in England and Wales.

Also, in France, it has been in use since 1946 and was able to reach the top 300 names. In 1976, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 289 on boy names chart when 98 babies were given the name Bruce.

Over 2398 people have been named Bruce in France.

Bruce is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 400 names.

In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 332 on boy names chart when 47 babies were named Bruce. Over 181 babies in Netherlands have been named Bruce. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 400 names.

In 2009, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 328 on boy names chart when 34 babies were named Bruce. Over 346 people have been named Bruce in Belgium.

Bruce is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, although it has been in use since 1964 but could not make beyond the top 300.

Over 119 people have been named Bruce in Ireland. But Bruce is a popular baby name in Canada where every 1 in 500 have the name as well as in, Australia, New Zealand, England, South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, Kenya, Scotland, Uganda and DR Congo.

At least, 870000 people globally have carried Bruce as their given name according to our findings.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018478607
2017430714
2016437697
2015406762
2014401772
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Bruce in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands78524255
Finland18432100
Sweden1563375-2
Norway14635-2
Denmark50050

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Middle names for Bruce

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Sibling Names for Bruce

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