Pierce vs Scott

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 #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Pierce Rank #541

Scott Rank #566

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #566 for Scott.

Is Pierce or Scott more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Scott at #566 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Scott mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Pierce and Scott boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.