Pierce vs Layton

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 #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Pierce Rank #541

Layton Rank #693

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Pierce or Layton more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Layton mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Pierce and Layton boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.