Bruce vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Bruce Rank #540

Phillip Rank #627

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Bruce or Phillip more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Phillip mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Bruce and Phillip boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.