Spencer vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Spencer

Boy #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dispenser of provisions, household steward"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Spencer Rank #388

Bruce Rank #540

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Spencer or Bruce more popular?

Spencer is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Spencer and Bruce mean?

Spencer means "dispenser of provisions, household steward" (Old French origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Spencer and Bruce boy or girl names?

Spencer is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.