Erik vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erik

Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Erik Rank #477

Pierce Rank #541

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Erik or Pierce more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Erik and Pierce mean?

Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Erik and Pierce boy or girl names?

Erik is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.