Pearson vs Tom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Tom Rank #2,829

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #2829 for Tom.

Is Pearson or Tom more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Tom mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Pearson and Tom boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.