Pierce vs Raphael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

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Pierce Rank #541

Raphael Rank #421

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Raphael more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Raphael mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin).

Are Pierce and Raphael boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Raphael is primarily a boy name.