Bruce vs Wilson

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 #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Bruce Rank #540

Wilson Rank #645

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Bruce or Wilson more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Wilson mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Bruce and Wilson boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.