Pierce vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Pierce Rank #541

Wilson Rank #645

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Pierce or Wilson more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Pierce and Wilson mean?

Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Pierce and Wilson boy or girl names?

Pierce is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.