Madden vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madden

Boy #690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Madan (little dog)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish 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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Madden Rank #690

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #690 for Madden.

Is Madden or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Madden at #690 in the United States.

What do Madden and Bruce mean?

Madden means "descendant of Madan (little dog)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Madden and Bruce boy or girl names?

Madden is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.