Pearson vs Mills

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

English American British

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,920 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the mills, mill worker"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Pearson Rank #2,768

Mills Rank #2,920

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #2920 for Mills.

Is Pearson or Mills more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Mills at #2920 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Mills mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Mills means "dweller by the mills, mill worker" (Old English origin).

Are Pearson and Mills boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Mills is primarily a boy name.