Pierce vs Kyle

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 #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Pierce Rank #541

Kyle Rank #440

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Kyle more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Kyle mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Pierce and Kyle boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.