Bruce vs Wilder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #391 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hunter, one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Bruce Rank #540

Wilder Rank #391

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Bruce or Wilder more popular?

Wilder is more popular, ranked #391 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Wilder mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Wilder means "hunter, one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Bruce and Wilder boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Wilder is primarily a boy name.