Pearson vs Knight

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #2,701 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"servant, attendant"

Origin: Old English

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Knight Rank #2,701

Knight is more popular, ranked #2701 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Pearson or Knight more popular?

Knight is more popular, ranked #2701 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Knight mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Knight means "servant, attendant" (Old English origin).

Are Pearson and Knight boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Knight is primarily a boy name.