Allen vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Allen Rank #574

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Pierce mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Allen and Pierce boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.