Pearson vs Bowden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #2,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place at the bow-shaped hill"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Bowden Rank #2,595

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Pearson or Bowden more popular?

Bowden is more popular, ranked #2595 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Bowden mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin).

Are Pearson and Bowden boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Bowden is primarily a boy name.