Pierce vs Kian

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 #417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Persian English

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Pierce Rank #541

Kian Rank #417

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Kian more popular?

Kian is more popular, ranked #417 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Kian mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Kian means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish origin).

Are Pierce and Kian boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Kian is primarily a boy name.