Flynn vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Flynn Rank #738

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Bruce mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Flynn and Bruce boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.