Bruce vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

Latin English French American

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Bruce Rank #540

Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Bruce or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Lawrence mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Bruce and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.