Pierce vs Travis

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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Travis

Boy #362 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crossing, toll bridge operator"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#362
Total SSA Count
914
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Trav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Pierce Rank #541
Travis Rank #362

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 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

Travis ___

  • Travis James
  • Travis Lee
  • Travis Michael
  • Travis Scott
  • Travis Wayne
  • Travis Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pierce

Nora Claire Grant Vivian Reid

If you choose Travis

Cody Mason Brooke Hayley Dylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pierce or Travis more popular?

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Travis mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Travis means "crossing, toll bridge operator" (Old French origin).

Are Pierce and Travis boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Travis is primarily a boy name.

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