Pierce vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Pierce Rank #541

Killian Rank #370

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Killian more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Killian mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Pierce and Killian boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.