Amelia vs Pierson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Pierson

Boy #1,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Peter (son of the rock)"

Origin: Old English/Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,460
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pierce, Pier

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Pierson Rank #1,460

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1460 for Pierson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Pierson ___

  • Pierson James
  • Pierson Cole
  • Pierson Reid
  • Pierson Thomas
  • Pierson Alexander
  • Pierson Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Pierson

Emerson Greyson Sloane Harper Lennon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Pierson more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Pierson at #1460 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Pierson mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Pierson means "son of Peter (son of the rock)" (Old English/Norman French origin).

Are Amelia and Pierson boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Pierson is primarily a boy name.

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