Stephen vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Stephen Rank #378

Pierce Rank #541

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Stephen or Pierce more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Pierce mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Stephen and Pierce boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.