Pierce vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German American Dutch Finnish

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Pierce Rank #541

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Erik mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Pierce and Erik boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.