Pierce vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Pierce Rank #541

Chris Rank #651

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Pierce or Chris more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Chris mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Pierce and Chris boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.