Hamilton vs Pearson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamilton

Boy #2,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flat-topped hill settlement"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English Canadian

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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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Hamilton Rank #2,653

Pearson Rank #2,768

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Hamilton or Pearson more popular?

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Pearson mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Hamilton and Pearson boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.