Pierson vs Gray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierson

Boy #1,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Peter (son of the rock)"

Origin: Old English/Norman French

English American

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Boy #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Pierson Rank #1,460

Gray Rank #1,342

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1460 for Pierson.

Is Pierson or Gray more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Pierson at #1460 in the United States.

What do Pierson and Gray mean?

Pierson means "son of Peter (son of the rock)" (Old English/Norman French origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Pierson and Gray boy or girl names?

Pierson is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.