Dilan 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
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Popularity Comparison

Dilan Rank #661
Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #661 for Dilan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dilan ___

  • Dilan James
  • Dilan Lee
  • Dilan Scott
  • Dilan Ray
  • Dilan Cole
  • Dilan Blake

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 Dilan

Liam Ethan Aria Nora Kira

If you choose Pierce

Nora Claire Grant Vivian Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dilan or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Dilan at #661 in the United States.

What do Dilan and Pierce mean?

Dilan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Dilan and Pierce boy or girl names?

Dilan is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.

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