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Andrew vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68
Total SSA Count
4,772
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#540
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Andrew Rank #68
Bruce Rank #540

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #540 for Bruce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Bruce more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Bruce mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Andrew and Bruce boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.

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