Pierce vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Pierce Rank #541

Major Rank #581

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #581 for Major.

Is Pierce or Major more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Major mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Pierce and Major boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.