Pierce vs Duke

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 #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

American English Australian

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Pierce Rank #541

Duke Rank #710

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Pierce or Duke more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Duke mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin).

Are Pierce and Duke boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Duke is primarily a boy name.