Nathan vs Pearson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

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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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Nathan Rank #62

Pearson Rank #2,768

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Nathan or Pearson more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Pearson mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Nathan and Pearson boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.