Pierce vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Pierce Rank #541

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Jay mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Pierce and Jay boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.