Bruce vs Stephen

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 #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Bruce Rank #540

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Bruce or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Stephen mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Bruce and Stephen boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.