Pearson vs Hanson

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 #2,840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hans (John)"

Origin: Scandinavian/German

Scandinavian German American English

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Hanson Rank #2,840

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #2840 for Hanson.

Is Pearson or Hanson more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Hanson at #2840 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Hanson mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Hanson means "son of Hans (John)" (Scandinavian/German origin).

Are Pearson and Hanson boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Hanson is primarily a boy name.