Pierce vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Pierce Rank #541

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Frederick mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Pierce and Frederick boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.