Pierson vs Todd

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Pierson Rank #1,460
Todd Rank #1,598

Pierson is more popular, ranked #1460 vs #1598 for Todd.

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

Todd ___

  • Todd James
  • Todd Allen
  • Todd Michael
  • Todd Robert
  • Todd Lee
  • Todd Andrew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pierson

Emerson Greyson Sloane Harper Lennon

If you choose Todd

Jennifer Kevin Brian Wendy Scott

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pierson or Todd more popular?

Pierson is more popular, ranked #1460 compared to Todd at #1598 in the United States.

What do Pierson and Todd mean?

Pierson means "son of Peter (son of the rock)" (Old English/Norman French origin). Todd means "fox" (Middle English origin).

Are Pierson and Todd boy or girl names?

Pierson is primarily a boy name. Todd is primarily a boy name.

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