Bruce vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

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Bruce Rank #540

Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Bruce or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Fabian mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Bruce and Fabian boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.