Pierson
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Pierson
Pierson is an English patronymic surname meaning "son of Piers," derived from the given name Piers, which is itself a form of Peter from the Latin "Petrus" meaning "stone." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in England and North America, with no specific religious affiliation though it historically emerged from Christian contexts where Peter was a significant biblical name.
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Etymology
Pierson is an English patronymic surname meaning "son of Piers," derived from the given name Piers, which is itself a form of Peter from the Latin "Petrus" meaning "stone." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in England and North America, with no specific religious affiliation though it historically emerged from Christian contexts where Peter was a significant biblical name.
Pierson currently ranks #1,456 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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