Pierce vs Russell

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 #368 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, little red one"

Origin: Old French

English Scottish American Australian

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Pierce Rank #541

Russell Rank #368

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Russell more popular?

Russell is more popular, ranked #368 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Russell mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Russell means "red-haired, little red one" (Old French origin).

Are Pierce and Russell boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Russell is primarily a boy name.