Pierce vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Pierce Rank #541

Cal Rank #671

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Pierce or Cal more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Cal mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Pierce and Cal boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.