Stephen vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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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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Stephen Rank #378

Bruce Rank #540

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Stephen or Bruce more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Bruce mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Stephen and Bruce boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.