Pierce vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Pierce Rank #541

Seth Rank #559

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Pierce or Seth more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Seth mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Pierce and Seth boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.