Pierce vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Pierce Rank #541

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Richard mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Pierce and Richard boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.