Pierce vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Pierce Rank #541

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Briggs mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Pierce and Briggs boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.