Wilbur vs Pearson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilbur

Boy #2,964 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fortress, determined will"

Origin: Old English

American English

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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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Wilbur Rank #2,964

Pearson Rank #2,768

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Is Wilbur or Pearson more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Wilbur and Pearson mean?

Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Wilbur and Pearson boy or girl names?

Wilbur is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.