Pearson vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Pearson or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Richard mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Pearson and Richard boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.