Pierce vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Pierce Rank #541

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Peter mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Pierce and Peter boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.