Pierce vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Pierce Rank #541

Alexis Rank #485

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Alexis more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Alexis mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Pierce and Alexis boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.