Bruce vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Bruce Rank #540

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Bruce or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Augustus mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Bruce and Augustus boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.