Franklin vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franklin

Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Franklin Rank #389

Pierce Rank #541

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Franklin or Pierce more popular?

Franklin is more popular, ranked #389 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Franklin and Pierce mean?

Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Franklin and Pierce boy or girl names?

Franklin is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.