Davis vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Davis Rank #646

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Bruce mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Davis and Bruce boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.