Bruce vs Madden

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 #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Bruce Rank #540

Madden Rank #690

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #690 for Madden.

Is Bruce or Madden more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Madden mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bruce and Madden boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Madden is primarily a boy name.