Pearson vs Willis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Willis Rank #2,686

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Pearson or Willis more popular?

Willis is more popular, ranked #2686 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Willis mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Pearson and Willis boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.