Pierce vs Gunner

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 #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian American Norwegian Danish

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Pierce Rank #541

Gunner Rank #520

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Gunner more popular?

Gunner is more popular, ranked #520 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Gunner mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Gunner means "bold warrior" (Old Norse origin).

Are Pierce and Gunner boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Gunner is primarily a boy name.