Bruce vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Bruce Rank #540

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Bruce or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Samson mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bruce and Samson boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.