Pearson vs Hamilton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #2,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flat-topped hill settlement"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English Canadian

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Hamilton Rank #2,653

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Pearson or Hamilton more popular?

Hamilton is more popular, ranked #2653 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Hamilton mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Pearson and Hamilton boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Hamilton is primarily a boy name.