Pearson vs Allister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Allister Rank #2,601

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Pearson or Allister more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Allister mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Pearson and Allister boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Allister is primarily a boy name.