Pierson vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Pierson Rank #1,460

Anson Rank #1,396

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pierson or Anson more popular?

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

What do Pierson and Anson mean?

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

Are Pierson and Anson boy or girl names?

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

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