Pierson vs Rafe

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 #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

English British Jewish American

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Pierson Rank #1,460

Rafe Rank #1,311

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #1460 for Pierson.

Is Pierson or Rafe more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Pierson at #1460 in the United States.

What do Pierson and Rafe mean?

Pierson means "son of Peter (son of the rock)" (Old English/Norman French origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Pierson and Rafe boy or girl names?

Pierson is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.