Pierce vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Pierce Rank #541

Lee Rank #715

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Pierce or Lee more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Lee mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Pierce and Lee boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.