Pierce vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Pierce Rank #541

Roy Rank #542

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Pierce or Roy more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Roy mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Pierce and Roy boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.