Roland vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roland

Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Roland Rank #664

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #664 for Roland.

Is Roland or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Roland at #664 in the United States.

What do Roland and Pierce mean?

Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Roland and Pierce boy or girl names?

Roland is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.