Bruce: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Bruce – Meaning: from Brix, a place in Normandy – Origin: Norman French (Scottish surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: BROOS


Bruce is a Norman French (Scottish surname) boy's name meaning “from Brix, a place in Normandy”. It appears in our list of Edwardian Baby Boy Names With Classic Gravitas.

Meaning & Origin of Bruce

Meaning: From Brix, a place in Normandy.

Origin: Norman French (Scottish surname).

How to Pronounce Bruce

Phonetic: BROOS   IPA: /ˈbruːs/

Popularity of Bruce

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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