Bruce vs Peyton

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 #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Bruce Rank #540

Peyton Rank #659

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Bruce or Peyton more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Peyton mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Bruce and Peyton boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.