Pierce vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Pierce Rank #541

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Philip mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Pierce and Philip boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.