Pierce vs Donovan

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 #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Pierce Rank #541

Donovan Rank #505

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Donovan more popular?

Donovan is more popular, ranked #505 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Donovan mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Pierce and Donovan boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.