Tom vs Pearson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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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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Tom Rank #2,829

Pearson Rank #2,768

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #2829 for Tom.

Is Tom or Pearson more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Tom and Pearson mean?

Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Tom and Pearson boy or girl names?

Tom is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.