Pierce vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierce

Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#541
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pie, Pier, Piery

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Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

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Popularity Comparison

Pierce Rank #541
Wilson Rank #645

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pierce ___

  • Pierce James
  • Pierce William
  • Pierce Edward
  • Pierce Henry
  • Pierce Anthony
  • Pierce Thomas

Wilson ___

  • Wilson James
  • Wilson Lee
  • Wilson Gray
  • Wilson Cole
  • Wilson Scott
  • Wilson Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pierce

Nora Claire Grant Vivian Reid

If you choose Wilson

Harrison Emerson Waverly Fletcher Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pierce or Wilson more popular?

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

What do Pierce and Wilson mean?

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

Are Pierce and Wilson boy or girl names?

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

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