Pierce vs Damien

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 #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Pierce Rank #541

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Damien mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Pierce and Damien boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.