Pierce vs Wade

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 #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Pierce Rank #541

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Wade mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Pierce and Wade boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.