Pierce vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Pierce Rank #541

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and King mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Pierce and King boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.