Pierce vs Augustus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #409 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"favored by the gods"

Origin: Latin

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Pierce Rank #541

Augustus Rank #409

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Augustus more popular?

Augustus is more popular, ranked #409 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Augustus mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Augustus means "favored by the gods" (Latin origin).

Are Pierce and Augustus boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Augustus is primarily a boy name.