Pierce vs Dalton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #433 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

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Pierce Rank #541

Dalton Rank #433

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Dalton more popular?

Dalton is more popular, ranked #433 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Dalton mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Dalton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Pierce and Dalton boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Dalton is primarily a boy name.