Bruce vs Layton

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 #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bruce Rank #540

Layton Rank #693

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Bruce or Layton more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Layton mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Bruce and Layton boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.