Bruce vs Bradley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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Bruce Rank #540

Bradley Rank #365

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

Is Bruce or Bradley more popular?

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

What do Bruce and Bradley mean?

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

Are Bruce and Bradley boy or girl names?

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