Pierce vs Layne

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 #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Pierce Rank #541

Layne Rank #697

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Pierce or Layne more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Layne mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Pierce and Layne boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.