Pierce vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Pierce Rank #541

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Stephen mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Pierce and Stephen boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.