Woodson vs Pearson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Woodson

Boy #2,738 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest dweller’s son"

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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Woodson Rank #2,738

Pearson Rank #2,768

Woodson is more popular, ranked #2738 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Is Woodson or Pearson more popular?

Woodson is more popular, ranked #2738 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Woodson and Pearson mean?

Woodson means "forest dweller’s son" (Old English origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Woodson and Pearson boy or girl names?

Woodson is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.