Pierce vs Salem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Pierce Rank #541

Salem Rank #635

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #635 for Salem.

Is Pierce or Salem more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Salem at #635 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Salem mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin).

Are Pierce and Salem boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Salem is primarily a boy name.