Pierson vs Theodore

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

Pierson Rank #1,460
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1460 for Pierson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pierson ___

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pierson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Pierson at #1460 in the United States.

What do Pierson and Theodore mean?

Pierson means "son of Peter (son of the rock)" (Old English/Norman French origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Pierson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Pierson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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