Pierce vs Trace

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 #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Pierce Rank #541

Trace Rank #705

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #705 for Trace.

Is Pierce or Trace more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Trace at #705 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Trace mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Pierce and Trace boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.