Johnny 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

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Popularity Comparison

Johnny Rank #458
Pierce Rank #541

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 vs #541 for Pierce.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Johnny ___

  • Johnny James
  • Johnny Ray
  • Johnny Lee
  • Johnny Wayne
  • Johnny Paul
  • Johnny Cash

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 Johnny

Timmy Bobby Frankie Danny Annie

If you choose Pierce

Nora Claire Grant Vivian Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnny or Pierce more popular?

Johnny is more popular, ranked #458 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Pierce mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Johnny and Pierce boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.

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