Leonard vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonard

Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Leonard Rank #674

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Leonard or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Pierce mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Leonard and Pierce boy or girl names?

Leonard is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.