Pierce vs Dax

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 #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

English American French

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Pierce Rank #541

Dax Rank #640

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #640 for Dax.

Is Pierce or Dax more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Dax at #640 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Dax mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Pierce and Dax boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.