Gareth vs Pearson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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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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Gareth Rank #2,658

Pearson Rank #2,768

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Gareth or Pearson more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Gareth and Pearson mean?

Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Gareth and Pearson boy or girl names?

Gareth is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.