Wilson vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English 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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Wilson Rank #645

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Bruce mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Wilson and Bruce boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.