Lazarus vs Pierson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lazarus Rank #1,337
Pierson Rank #1,460

Lazarus is more popular, ranked #1337 vs #1460 for Pierson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lazarus ___

  • Lazarus James
  • Lazarus John
  • Lazarus William
  • Lazarus Thomas
  • Lazarus Samuel
  • Lazarus Cole

Pierson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lazarus

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If you choose Pierson

Emerson Greyson Sloane Harper Lennon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazarus or Pierson more popular?

Lazarus is more popular, ranked #1337 compared to Pierson at #1460 in the United States.

What do Lazarus and Pierson mean?

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

Are Lazarus and Pierson boy or girl names?

Lazarus is primarily a boy name. Pierson is primarily a boy name.

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