Pierce vs Samson

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 #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Pierce Rank #541

Samson Rank #523

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Samson more popular?

Samson is more popular, ranked #523 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Samson mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Pierce and Samson boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.