Arleen vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arleen

Girl #4,811 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge, oath (possible Celtic origin)"

Origin: Celtic 'Arlen'

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,811
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arli, Arlee, Leen

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Arleen Rank #4,811
Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #4811 for Arleen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arleen ___

  • Arleen Marie
  • Arleen Grace
  • Arleen Louise
  • Arleen Ann
  • Arleen Kay
  • Arleen May

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 Arleen

Shirley Marlene Lorraine Gerald Donald

If you choose Pierce

Nora Claire Grant Vivian Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arleen or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Arleen at #4811 in the United States.

What do Arleen and Pierce mean?

Arleen means "pledge, oath (possible Celtic origin)" (Celtic 'Arlen' origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Arleen and Pierce boy or girl names?

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

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