Bruce vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Bruce Rank #540

Allen Rank #574

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

Is Bruce or Allen more popular?

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

What do Bruce and Allen mean?

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

Are Bruce and Allen boy or girl names?

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