Bruce
Scottish · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Bruce
The given name 'Bruce' is derived from the Old Norse word 'brók', meaning 'broad' or 'strong', and is related to the Gaelic word 'broc', referring to a type of strong or sturdy person.
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Etymology
The given name 'Bruce' is derived from the Old Norse word 'brók', meaning 'broad' or 'strong', and is related to the Gaelic word 'broc', referring to a type of strong or sturdy person. The name 'Bruce' has been used in various cultures, including Scottish and English, and is associated with the powerful Scottish clan, the House of Bruce, which produced several notable historical figures, including Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland.
Bruce currently ranks #536 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1956.
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