Rhys vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rhys

Boy #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Rhys Rank #354

Pierce Rank #541

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Rhys or Pierce more popular?

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Rhys and Pierce mean?

Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Rhys and Pierce boy or girl names?

Rhys is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.