Major vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Major Rank #581

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #581 for Major.

Is Major or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Major and Pierce mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Major and Pierce boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.