Pearson vs Woodson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearson

Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #2,738 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest dweller’s son"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Pearson Rank #2,768

Woodson Rank #2,738

Woodson is more popular, ranked #2738 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Pearson or Woodson more popular?

Woodson is more popular, ranked #2738 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Pearson and Woodson mean?

Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin). Woodson means "forest dweller’s son" (Old English origin).

Are Pearson and Woodson boy or girl names?

Pearson is primarily a boy name. Woodson is primarily a boy name.