Pearson vs Shannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Shannon Rank #2,609

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Pearson or Shannon more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Shannon mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Pearson and Shannon boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.