Bruce
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US Popularity:1130
Origin:British
Meaning:Willowlands
Deriving from multiple origins, including Scottish, English, and French, the boy’s name Bruce means “the willowlands.” In Scotland, Robert the Bruce was a renowned warrior that fought during the First War of Scottish Independence. Since medieval times, it has been used as a Scottish surname, but in recent decades with stars such as Bruce Springsteen, Lee, Willis, and films like Bruce Almighty, this name has made a popular resurgence as a given name.
Famous People Named Bruce
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Bruce LeeActor
- Bruce SpringsteenSinger
- Bruce WillisActor
Bruce Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Bruce is currently #664 on The Bump
Boy:Bruce is currently #184 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Bruce is currently #1130 in U.S. births
Boy:Bruce is currently #396 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#1130
in 2022
- 39
from 2021
Sources
IMBd, Bruce Almighty
Name Doctor, Bruce
Behind the Name, Bruce, June 2023
Ancestry, Bruce Family History
Britannica, Bruce family, October 2023
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