Pierce vs Shane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #602 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish American English Australian

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Pierce Rank #541

Shane Rank #602

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #602 for Shane.

Is Pierce or Shane more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Shane at #602 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Shane mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Shane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Pierce and Shane boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Shane is primarily a boy name.