Jeffrey vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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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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Jeffrey Rank #521

Bruce Rank #540

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Jeffrey or Bruce more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Bruce mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Jeffrey and Bruce boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.