The nameBruce
Bruce is a Scottish boy's name taken from a surname of Norman origin. In France it was mostly given in the 1970s.
- Boy's name
- Norman
Meaning
Bruce comes from the surname de Brus, from a place in Normandy, probably Brix in the Manche.
Origin
Norman, through Scotland. Robert the Bruce was king of Scots in the 14th century.
History
Bruce peaked in France in the mid 1970s, when Bruce Lee was very popular.
Famous people named Bruce
- Bruce Lee, actor and martial artist
- Bruce Springsteen, American singer
Popularity of the name Bruce
Bruce in France
Bruce was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 700 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Bruce. Its rise began around 1950, and it peaked in 1976. Half of all babies named Bruce in France were born before 1982, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bruce mean?
Bruce comes from the surname de Brus, from a place in Normandy, probably Brix in the Manche.
What is the origin of the name Bruce?
Norman, through Scotland. Robert the Bruce was king of Scots in the 14th century.
Is Bruce a girl's or a boy's name?
Bruce is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Bruce?
Bruce Lee, actor and martial artist; Bruce Springsteen, American singer.