Pearson vs Dixon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #2,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Dick, son of Richard"

Origin: Middle English

English American Scottish

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Dixon Rank #2,671

Dixon is more popular, ranked #2671 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Pearson or Dixon more popular?

Dixon is more popular, ranked #2671 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Dixon mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Dixon means "son of Dick, son of Richard" (Middle English origin).

Are Pearson and Dixon boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Dixon is primarily a boy name.