Pierce vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Pierce Rank #541

Wells Rank #377

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Wells more popular?

Wells is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Wells mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Pierce and Wells boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.