Murray vs Pearson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

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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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Murray Rank #2,744

Pearson Rank #2,768

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Murray or Pearson more popular?

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Murray and Pearson mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Murray and Pearson boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.