Pearson vs Thompson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Thompson Rank #2,935

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #2935 for Thompson.

Is Pearson or Thompson more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Thompson at #2935 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Thompson mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin).

Are Pearson and Thompson boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Thompson is primarily a boy name.