Pearson vs Wilbur

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #2,964 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fortress, determined will"

Origin: Old English

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Wilbur Rank #2,964

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Is Pearson or Wilbur more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Wilbur mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin).

Are Pearson and Wilbur boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Wilbur is primarily a boy name.