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Pierson
Pronounced PEER-sun /ˈpɪr.sən/High
Meaning: From the English surname Pierson, 'a son of Piers/Peter' (from the Greek petros, 'a rock/stone'); a surname; more often a boys' name; here for a girlLow
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Pierson comes from the English surname Pierson, 'a son of Piers/Peter' (from the Greek petros, 'a rock/stone'); a surname (more often a boys' name; here for a girl). A crisp, classic name (slug distinguished; said 'PEER-sun').
In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-first-name, more common for boys. Rare for a girl, a-son-of-Peter at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Pierson mean?
Pierson is an English surname, 'a son of Piers/Peter' (from the Greek petros, 'a rock'). It is more often a boys' name; here for a girl.
How do you pronounce Pierson?
It's said PEER-sun /ˈpɪr.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Pierson a boy or girl name?
Pierson is more often a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Pierson?
Pierson is a rare given name, and rarer still for girls.