Richard vs Pearson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

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

Richard Rank #232

Pearson Rank #2,768

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Richard or Pearson more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Richard and Pearson mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Richard and Pearson boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.