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Pearson

Pronunciation: [ p-IHRS-uhn ]

Girl Name #12,402 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Pearson is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-IHRS-uhn.

Parents who love the name Pearson often also consider Pearl, Pearle, Pearlie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#12,402
Total SSA Count
9

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Pea Pey Peaie Pearie

Also a Boy Name

Pearson is also used as a boy name, ranked #2768.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pearson

Is Pearson a boy or girl name?
Pearson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #12402. As a boy name, it is ranked #2768. Pearson is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Pearson?
Pearson is pronounced p-IHRS-uhn.
How popular is the name Pearson?
Pearson is currently ranked #12402 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Pearson?
Common nicknames for Pearson include Pea, Pey, Peaie, and Pearie.
Is Pearson a common or rare name?
Pearson is an uncommon name, ranked #12402 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Pearson

Pearson is a girl name .

Is Pearson a boy or girl name? Pearson is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,402 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,768. Pearson is more commonly used as a boy name.

Pearson is currently ranked #12,402 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Pearson include Pea, Pey, Peaie, and Pearie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Pearson include Pearl . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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