Fletcher vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fletcher

Boy #565 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"arrow maker"

Origin: Old French via Middle English

English Scottish 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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Fletcher Rank #565

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #565 for Fletcher.

Is Fletcher or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Fletcher at #565 in the United States.

What do Fletcher and Bruce mean?

Fletcher means "arrow maker" (Old French via Middle English origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Fletcher and Bruce boy or girl names?

Fletcher is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.