Pierce vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Pierce Rank #541

Shawn Rank #639

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #639 for Shawn.

Is Pierce or Shawn more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Shawn at #639 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Shawn mean?

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

Are Pierce and Shawn boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.