Pearson vs Terence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Terence Rank #2,926

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #2926 for Terence.

Is Pearson or Terence more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Terence at #2926 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Terence mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin).

Are Pearson and Terence boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Terence is primarily a boy name.