Cailee vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cailee

Girl #4,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joyful gathering, dance"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American Scottish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,722
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cai, Lee, Cae

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Cailee Rank #4,722
Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #4722 for Cailee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cailee ___

  • Cailee Rose
  • Cailee Anne
  • Cailee Grace
  • Cailee Mae
  • Cailee Jo
  • Cailee Renee

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 Cailee

Zoey Hailey Emmaline Paige Liam

If you choose Pierce

Nora Claire Grant Vivian Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cailee or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Cailee at #4722 in the United States.

What do Cailee and Pierce mean?

Cailee means "joyful gathering, dance" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Cailee and Pierce boy or girl names?

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

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