Pierce vs Rylan

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 #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Pierce Rank #541

Rylan Rank #372

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Rylan more popular?

Rylan is more popular, ranked #372 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Rylan mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Pierce and Rylan boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.