Pearson vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Pearson or Dempsey more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Dempsey mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Pearson and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.