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Bruce

male

Meaning

"From the Brushwood"

From a Scottish surname likely derived from Norman place-names; precise meaning is uncertain, though historical prominence aided adoption as a given name.

NatureNatural

Popularity History of Bruce

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#537Top 1000

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#537

Bruce was nationally ranked in 2024.

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better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Bruce Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Bruce

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Quick Facts

OriginScottish, French
Syllables1
Length5 letters

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