Pierce vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Pierce Rank #541
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #541 for Pierce.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pierce

Nora Claire Grant Vivian Reid

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pierce or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Theodore mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Pierce and Theodore boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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