Pierce vs Zander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scandinavian

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Pierce Rank #541

Zander Rank #379

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Zander more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Zander mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Pierce and Zander boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Zander is primarily a boy name.