Pierce vs Jared

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 #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Pierce Rank #541

Jared Rank #394

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Jared more popular?

Jared is more popular, ranked #394 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Jared mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Pierce and Jared boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.