Pearson vs Murray

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 #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Murray Rank #2,744

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Pearson or Murray more popular?

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Murray mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Pearson and Murray boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Murray is primarily a boy name.