Pearson vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Pearson or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Gideon mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Pearson and Gideon boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.