Pierce vs Phillip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Pierce Rank #541

Phillip Rank #627

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #627 for Phillip.

Is Pierce or Phillip more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Phillip at #627 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Phillip mean?

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

Are Pierce and Phillip boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.