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Raiden vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raiden

Boy #449 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder and lightning"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#449
Total SSA Count
702
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Raiden Rank #449
Pierce Rank #541

Raiden is more popular, ranked #449 vs #541 for Pierce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raiden or Pierce more popular?

Raiden is more popular, ranked #449 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Raiden and Pierce mean?

Raiden means "thunder and lightning" (Japanese origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Raiden and Pierce boy or girl names?

Raiden is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.

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