Pierce vs Percy

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 #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Pierce Rank #541

Percy Rank #1,256

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Pierce or Percy more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Percy mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Pierce and Percy boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.