Pierson vs Perseus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierson

Boy #1,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Peter (son of the rock)"

Origin: Old English/Norman French

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Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

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Pierson Rank #1,460

Perseus Rank #1,293

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 vs #1460 for Pierson.

Is Pierson or Perseus more popular?

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 compared to Pierson at #1460 in the United States.

What do Pierson and Perseus mean?

Pierson means "son of Peter (son of the rock)" (Old English/Norman French origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Pierson and Perseus boy or girl names?

Pierson is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.