Pierce vs Prince

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 #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

English American African-American

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Pierce Rank #541

Prince Rank #404

Prince is more popular, ranked #404 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Prince more popular?

Prince is more popular, ranked #404 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Prince mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin).

Are Pierce and Prince boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Prince is primarily a boy name.