Pierson vs Terrence

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 #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Pierson Rank #1,460

Terrence Rank #1,525

Pierson is more popular, ranked #1460 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Pierson or Terrence more popular?

Pierson is more popular, ranked #1460 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Pierson and Terrence mean?

Pierson means "son of Peter (son of the rock)" (Old English/Norman French origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Pierson and Terrence boy or girl names?

Pierson is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.