Drew vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drew

Boy #543 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong, courageous"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish

12 High Risk

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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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Drew Rank #543

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #543 for Drew.

Is Drew or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Drew at #543 in the United States.

What do Drew and Bruce mean?

Drew means "manly, strong, courageous" (Greek origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Drew and Bruce boy or girl names?

Drew is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.