Frederick vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Pierce Rank #541

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Frederick or Pierce more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Pierce mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Frederick and Pierce boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.