Pierce vs Quincy

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

Pierce Rank #541
Quincy Rank #688

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #688 for Quincy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pierce ___

  • Pierce James
  • Pierce William
  • Pierce Edward
  • Pierce Henry
  • Pierce Anthony
  • Pierce Thomas

Quincy ___

  • Quincy James
  • Quincy Edward
  • Quincy Thomas
  • Quincy Alexander
  • Quincy Miles
  • Quincy Oliver

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pierce

Nora Claire Grant Vivian Reid

If you choose Quincy

Phoebe Jasper Cecily Adelaide Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pierce or Quincy more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Quincy at #688 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Quincy mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Quincy means "estate of the fifth son" (French/Norman origin).

Are Pierce and Quincy boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Quincy is primarily a boy name.

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