King vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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King Rank #343

Pierce Rank #541

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is King or Pierce more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do King and Pierce mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are King and Pierce boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.