Allen vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Allen Rank #574

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Bruce mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Allen and Bruce boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.