Bruce vs Houston

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 #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Bruce Rank #540

Houston Rank #704

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Bruce or Houston more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Houston mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Bruce and Houston boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.