King vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African 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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King Rank #343

Bruce Rank #540

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is King or Bruce more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do King and Bruce mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are King and Bruce boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.