Pearce vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearce

Boy #5,191 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Pearce Rank #5,191

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #5191 for Pearce.

Is Pearce or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Pearce at #5191 in the United States.

What do Pearce and Peter mean?

Pearce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Pearce and Peter boy or girl names?

Pearce is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.