Bruce vs Davis

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 #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Bruce Rank #540

Davis Rank #646

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Bruce or Davis more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Davis mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Bruce and Davis boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.