Pierce vs Tammy

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

Pierce Rank #541
Tammy Rank #4,823

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #4823 for Tammy.

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

Tammy ___

  • Tammy Lynn
  • Tammy Jo
  • Tammy Marie
  • Tammy Ann
  • Tammy Sue
  • Tammy Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pierce

Nora Claire Grant Vivian Reid

If you choose Tammy

Debbie Donna Karen Bobby Jimmy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pierce or Tammy more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Tammy at #4823 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Tammy mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Tammy means "date palm tree" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Pierce and Tammy boy or girl names?

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

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