Bruce vs Sterling

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 #373 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little star"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Bruce Rank #540

Sterling Rank #373

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Bruce or Sterling more popular?

Sterling is more popular, ranked #373 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Sterling mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Sterling means "little star" (Old English origin).

Are Bruce and Sterling boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Sterling is primarily a boy name.