Hanson vs Pearson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hanson

Boy #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

Scandinavian German 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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Hanson Rank #2,840

Pearson Rank #2,768

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #2840 for Hanson.

Is Hanson or Pearson more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Hanson at #2840 in the United States.

What do Hanson and Pearson mean?

Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Hanson and Pearson boy or girl names?

Hanson is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.