Smith vs Pierson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Smith Rank #1,580

Pierson Rank #1,460

Pierson is more popular, ranked #1460 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Smith or Pierson more popular?

Pierson is more popular, ranked #1460 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Smith and Pierson mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Pierson means "son of Peter (son of the rock)" (Old English/Norman French origin).

Are Smith and Pierson boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Pierson is primarily a boy name.