Boy · #9,821 in 2026

Spruce

A spruce is a tree of the genus Picea, a genus of some 37 species of coniferous evergreen trees in the family Pinaceae, found in the northern temperate and boreal (taiga) regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Picea is treated either in the subfamily Pinoideae, or the sole genus in its own subfamily Piceoideae.

Current Rank
#9,821
Peak Rank
#9,821 (2022)
Total Babies
7
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2022
First Year
2022
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#9821
Peak Rank
7
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Spruce

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A spruce is a tree of the genus Picea, a genus of some 37 species of coniferous evergreen trees in the family Pinaceae, found in the northern temperate and boreal (taiga) regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Picea is treated either in the subfamily Pinoideae, or the sole genus in its own subfamily Piceoideae.

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Etymology
The scientific name derives from Latin "pix", pitch , which was obtained from the resin of Picea abies . Spruce , from Middle English spruse or Sprws appears originally to have denoted goods, including wooden objects, imported from Prussia . The Middle English word is in turn from Old French Pruce , "Prussia".

The Story of Spruce

Spruce first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2022, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 7 Spruces were born — ranking #9,821 that year. As of 2026, Spruce ranks #9,821 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 7 Spruces have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Spruce

Phonetically similar names — useful when Spruce is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Sprouse
  • Spross
  • Sprues
  • Sprees
  • Sprays
  • Spurts
  • Spirts
  • Sprue
  • Spruced
  • Sprew
  • Sperse
  • Sprucy

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Spruce

What does the name Spruce mean?
A spruce is a tree of the genus Picea, a genus of some 37 species of coniferous evergreen trees in the family Pinaceae, found in the northern temperate and boreal (taiga) regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Picea is treated either in the subfamily Pinoideae, or the sole genus in its own subfamily Piceoideae.
How popular is Spruce in 2026?
In 2026, Spruce ranks #9,821 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Spruce most popular?
Spruce reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #9,821 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Spruce a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Spruce is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Spruce?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Spruce include Esko, Kealoha, Devance. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Spruce

Spruce is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2022 and has accumulated 7 births in the dataset. Spruce's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #9,821. Use the chart and map above to compare Spruce's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.