Rick vs Pearson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rick

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 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

Rick Rank #2,948

Pearson Rank #2,768

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Rick or Pearson more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Rick and Pearson mean?

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

Are Rick and Pearson boy or girl names?

Rick is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.