Bruce Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bruce Name at a Glance

Name	Bruce
Meaning	Thick brush. Surname since medieval times; now a common given name. Folklore tale of 14th century Robert King of Scotland: (the Bruce) who learned the value of perseverance from watching a spider spin a web.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Bruce Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bruce means “Thick brush. Surname since medieval times; now a common given name. Folklore tale of 14th century Robert King of Scotland: (the Bruce) who learned the value of perseverance from watching a spider spin a web”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Bruce Name Origin

Our database records Bruce under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Bruce a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Bruce is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Bruce

When considering Bruce for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.