Bruce vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Bruce Rank #540

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Bruce or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Edgar mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Bruce and Edgar boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.