Thompson vs Pearson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thompson

Boy #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

English American Scottish

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Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

English American British

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Thompson Rank #2,935

Pearson Rank #2,768

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #2935 for Thompson.

Is Thompson or Pearson more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Thompson at #2935 in the United States.

What do Thompson and Pearson mean?

Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Thompson and Pearson boy or girl names?

Thompson is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.