Pierce vs Lian

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 #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Chinese American Dutch

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Pierce Rank #541

Lian Rank #515

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Lian more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Lian mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are Pierce and Lian boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Lian is primarily a boy name.