Pierce vs Hugo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mind, spirit, heart"

Origin: Germanic

Germanic French Spanish Scandinavian English

✓ All Clear

Pierce Rank #541

Hugo Rank #405

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Hugo more popular?

Hugo is more popular, ranked #405 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Hugo mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Hugo means "mind, spirit, heart" (Germanic origin).

Are Pierce and Hugo boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Hugo is primarily a boy name.