Pearson vs Kerry

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 #2,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, dark-featured"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish English American

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Kerry Rank #2,690

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Pearson or Kerry more popular?

Kerry is more popular, ranked #2690 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Kerry mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin).

Are Pearson and Kerry boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Kerry is primarily a boy name.