Pierce vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Pierce Rank #541

Alden Rank #577

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Pierce or Alden more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Alden mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Pierce and Alden boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.