Pearson vs Gareth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

English American British

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Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Gareth Rank #2,658

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Pearson or Gareth more popular?

Gareth is more popular, ranked #2658 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Gareth mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin).

Are Pearson and Gareth boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Gareth is primarily a boy name.