Pierce vs Zaire

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 #473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river that swallows all rivers"

Origin: Bantu

African American Congolese

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Pierce Rank #541

Zaire Rank #473

Zaire is more popular, ranked #473 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Zaire more popular?

Zaire is more popular, ranked #473 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Zaire mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Zaire means "river that swallows all rivers" (Bantu origin).

Are Pierce and Zaire boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Zaire is primarily a boy name.