Pierce vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Pierce Rank #541

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Gideon mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Pierce and Gideon boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.