Bruce vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Bruce Rank #540

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Bruce or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Richard mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Bruce and Richard boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.