Peter vs Pearson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

English American British

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Pearson Rank #2,768

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Peter or Pearson more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Peter and Pearson mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Peter and Pearson boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.