Pearson vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Pearson or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Jackson mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Pearson and Jackson boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.