Pierce vs Rhys

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 #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

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Pierce Rank #541

Rhys Rank #354

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Rhys more popular?

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Rhys mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Pierce and Rhys boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.