Emberley 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

Popularity Comparison

Emberley Rank #4,888
Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #4888 for Emberley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emberley ___

  • Emberley Rose
  • Emberley Grace
  • Emberley Anne
  • Emberley Joy
  • Emberley Faye
  • Emberley Mae

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 Emberley

Willow Hazel Juniper River Asher

If you choose Pierce

Nora Claire Grant Vivian Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emberley or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Emberley at #4888 in the United States.

What do Emberley and Pierce mean?

Emberley means "ember clearing; meadow of embers" (Old English origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Emberley and Pierce boy or girl names?

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

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