Pierce vs Wade

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

Pierce Rank #541
Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 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

Wade ___

  • Wade Thomas
  • Wade Allen
  • Wade Andrew
  • Wade Parker
  • Wade Elliott
  • Wade Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pierce

Nora Claire Grant Vivian Reid

If you choose Wade

Chase Cole Brooke Sloane Grant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pierce or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Wade mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Pierce and Wade boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.

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