Bruce vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Bruce Rank #540

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Bruce or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Bruce and King mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Bruce and King boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.