Circe vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Circe

Girl #4,826 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to circle, to spin"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,826
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cir, Ciy, Ciie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Circe Rank #4,826
Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #4826 for Circe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Circe ___

  • Circe Moon
  • Circe Wren
  • Circe Belle
  • Circe Jade
  • Circe Rose
  • Circe Fern

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 Circe

Medea Calypso Ariadne Perseus Orpheus

If you choose Pierce

Nora Claire Grant Vivian Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Circe or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Circe at #4826 in the United States.

What do Circe and Pierce mean?

Circe means "to circle, to spin" (Greek origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Circe and Pierce boy or girl names?

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

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