Arth vs Pearce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arth

Boy #5,196 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Proto-Celtic

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,196
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Artie, Art

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Pearce

Boy #5,191 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,191
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pearl, P

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arth Rank #5,196
Pearce Rank #5,191

Pearce is more popular, ranked #5191 vs #5196 for Arth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arth ___

  • Arth James
  • Arth William
  • Arth Lee
  • Arth John
  • Arth Edward
  • Arth Robert

Pearce ___

  • Pearce James
  • Pearce William
  • Pearce Henry
  • Pearce Edward
  • Pearce Thomas
  • Pearce Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arth

Rhys Owen Gwyneth Bronwen Evan

If you choose Pearce

Griffith Rowan Isla Madeleine Bowen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arth or Pearce more popular?

Pearce is more popular, ranked #5191 compared to Arth at #5196 in the United States.

What do Arth and Pearce mean?

Arth means "bear" (Proto-Celtic origin). Pearce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Arth and Pearce boy or girl names?

Arth is primarily a boy name. Pearce is primarily a boy name.

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