Amelia vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#541
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pie, Pier, Piery

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Pierce Rank #541

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #541 for Pierce.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Pierce ___

  • Pierce James
  • Pierce William
  • Pierce Edward
  • Pierce Henry
  • Pierce Anthony
  • Pierce Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Pierce

Nora Claire Grant Vivian Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Pierce more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Pierce mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Pierce boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.

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