Bruce vs Bryce

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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Girl #2,540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"speckled, freckled"

Origin: Celtic Brythonic

American English Scottish

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Bruce Rank #540

Bryce Rank #2,540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #2540 for Bryce.

Is Bruce or Bryce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Bryce at #2540 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Bryce mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Bryce means "speckled, freckled" (Celtic Brythonic origin).

Are Bruce and Bryce boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Bryce is primarily a girl name.