Pierce vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

English American

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Pierce Rank #541

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Pierce or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Benson mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Pierce and Benson boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.