Pierce vs Peyton

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 #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Pierce Rank #541

Peyton Rank #659

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Pierce or Peyton more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Peyton mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Pierce and Peyton boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.