Bruce vs Drew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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Bruce Rank #540

Drew Rank #543

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Bruce or Drew more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Drew mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin).

Are Bruce and Drew boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Drew is primarily a boy name.