Bruce vs Spencer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dispenser of provisions, household steward"

Origin: Old French

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Bruce Rank #540

Spencer Rank #388

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Bruce or Spencer more popular?

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Spencer mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin).

Are Bruce and Spencer boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Spencer is primarily a boy name.