Pierce vs Leonard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Pierce Rank #541

Leonard Rank #674

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Pierce or Leonard more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Leonard mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Pierce and Leonard boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.