Bradley vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradley

Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Bradley Rank #365

Bruce Rank #540

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Bradley or Bruce more popular?

Bradley is more popular, ranked #365 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Bruce mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Bradley and Bruce boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.