Anson vs Pierson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,396
Total SSA Count: 134
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Obadiah Derick Alakai Vernon

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Pierson

Boy #1,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Peter (son of the rock)"

Origin: Old English/Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,460
Total SSA Count: 124
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Anson Rank #1,396

Pierson Rank #1,460

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1460 for Pierson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anson or Pierson more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Pierson at #1460 in the United States.

What do Anson and Pierson mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Pierson means "son of Peter (son of the rock)" (Old English/Norman French origin).

Are Anson and Pierson boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Pierson is primarily a boy name.

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