Pierce vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Pierce Rank #541

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Bruce mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Pierce and Bruce boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.