Sean vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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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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Sean Rank #437

Bruce Rank #540

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Sean or Bruce more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Sean and Bruce mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Sean and Bruce boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.