Wilson vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American Welsh

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Wilson Rank #645

Pierce Rank #541

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Pierce more popular?

Pierce is more popular, ranked #541 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Pierce mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Wilson and Pierce boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.