Bruce vs Brantley

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 #481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Brandon's woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

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Bruce Rank #540

Brantley Rank #481

Brantley is more popular, ranked #481 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Bruce or Brantley more popular?

Brantley is more popular, ranked #481 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Brantley mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Brantley means "Brandon's woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Bruce and Brantley boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Brantley is primarily a boy name.