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Bruce

Pronunciation: [ br-OOS ]

Girl Name #70,812 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Bruce is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced br-OOS.

Parents who love the name Bruce often also consider Bridget, Bruce, Bryant .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#70,812
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Bru Bry Bruie

Also a Boy Name

Bruce is also used as a boy name, ranked #540.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bruce

Is Bruce a boy or girl name?
Bruce is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70812. As a boy name, it is ranked #540. Bruce is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Bruce?
Bruce is pronounced br-OOS.
How popular is the name Bruce?
Bruce is currently ranked #70812 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Bruce?
Common nicknames for Bruce include Bru, Bry, and Bruie.
Is Bruce a common or rare name?
Bruce is an uncommon name, ranked #70812 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bruce

Bruce is a girl name .

Is Bruce a boy or girl name? Bruce is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,812 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #540. Bruce is more commonly used as a boy name.

Bruce is currently ranked #70,812 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Bruce include Bru, Bry, and Bruie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Bruce include Bruchy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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