Bruce - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Bruce \b-ru-ce\ is pronounced brooce. It is of Norman French origin. Transferred use of the Scottish surname. Originally a Norman baronial name and place name. The Bruces were an influenctial Norman family in Scottish affairs in the early Middle Ages. The tale of its most famous member, Robert "the Bruce", King of Scotland in the 14th century, who watched and learned the value of perseverance from a spider repeatedly climbing up again after being knocked down, has become a part of the world's folklore. Rock musician Bruce Springsteen; actor Bruce Willis.

Bruce has 2 variant forms: Brucey and Brucie.

For more information, see also related names Robert and Brewster.

Baby names that sound like Bruce are Brice and Bryce.

Bruce is a very popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Bruce. Click here to compare Bruce with related baby names.