Arlan vs Pearson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlan

Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

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Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

English American British

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Arlan Rank #2,775

Pearson Rank #2,768

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Is Arlan or Pearson more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Arlan and Pearson mean?

Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Arlan and Pearson boy or girl names?

Arlan is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.