Leland vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leland

Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Leland Rank #548

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #548 for Leland.

Is Leland or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Leland at #548 in the United States.

What do Leland and Bruce mean?

Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Leland and Bruce boy or girl names?

Leland is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.