Pierce vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Pierce Rank #541

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Edgar mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Pierce and Edgar boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.