Pierce vs Kobe

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 #410 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tortoise (alternative Japanese reading)"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American African-American

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Pierce Rank #541

Kobe Rank #410

Kobe is more popular, ranked #410 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Kobe more popular?

Kobe is more popular, ranked #410 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Kobe mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Kobe means "tortoise (alternative Japanese reading)" (Japanese origin).

Are Pierce and Kobe boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Kobe is primarily a boy name.