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Pierson vs Nick

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Pierson Rank #1,460
Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1460 for Pierson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pierson or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Pierson at #1460 in the United States.

What do Pierson and Nick mean?

Pierson means "son of Peter (son of the rock)" (Old English/Norman French origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Pierson and Nick boy or girl names?

Pierson is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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