Seth vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Seth Rank #559

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Seth or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Seth and Bruce mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Seth and Bruce boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.