Bruce

Male

Meaning

From The Town Of Bruis In France

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/bɹuːs/

Traits associated with the name Bruce:

Dogs named Bruce tend to be loving, industrious, affectionate, and brave. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Bruce?

Naming your dog Bruce suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy having fun. It also suggests that you are creative and enjoy coming up with unique names.

Is Bruce a good dog name?

Bruce is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Bruce isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
421
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Bruce is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Bruce was, in the past month, the 143rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Bruce is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

In general, this name has held steady in popularity with PupNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Bruce was viewed 282 times, and liked 3 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Bruce's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Bruce is most adored in New Hampshire, Florida and Michigan.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in South Dakota, North Carolina and California.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Bruce.

Most popular breeds named Bruce:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. American Pitbull Terrier
  3. Chihuahua
  4. Labrador Retriever
  5. Boxer

Bruce is found in these categories:

superhero dog names
superhero

He shares a moniker with Batman's alter ego, Wayne.

scottish dog names
scottish

Associated with a famous Scottish king, Robert the Bruce.

Australian Dog Names
australian

Commonly used as a stereotypical male name in Australian humor.

Dog names like Bruce:

Speckled
Bro
Brotherly love/friendship.
Boy
a male human offspring
Yellow
From the meadow.
White, fair, blessed.
Bruce dog name meaning

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