Bruce
Meaning
"from the brushwood thicket"
Origin: Norman French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #540
- Total SSA Count
- 553
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Brucie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from the brushwood thicket"
Origin: Norman French
"farm settlement of Dudda"
Origin: Old English
Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #737 for Dutton.
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Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Dutton at #737 in the United States.
Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Dutton means "farm settlement of Dudda" (Old English origin).
Bruce is primarily a boy name. Dutton is primarily a boy name.