Drake vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drake

Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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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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Drake Rank #662

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Drake or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Drake and Bruce mean?

Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Drake and Bruce boy or girl names?

Drake is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.