Pearson
Gender: Boy
Meaning: High mountain; exalted; strong
Origin: Hebrew — from Aharon (אַהֲרֹן), possibly from a root meaning high, exalted, or mountain
Popularity: Ranked #3639 in 2025 with 31 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Parson, meaning high mountain; exalted; strong.
Similar names: parson, pierson, peterson, pierston, passion, paxson, payson, petrona
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Pearson? About 1 in 107,371 babies born in 2025 were named Pearson, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Pearson
What does the name Pearson mean?
Pearson means “High mountain; exalted; strong” from Hebrew — from Aharon (אַהֲרֹן), possibly from a root meaning high, exalted, or mountain roots.
What is the origin of the name Pearson?
Pearson has Hebrew — from Aharon (אַהֲרֹן), possibly from a root meaning high, exalted, or mountain origin. The traditional meaning is “High mountain; exalted; strong”.
How popular is Pearson?
Pearson ranked #3583 in 2025 — given to 31 babies that year.
When was Pearson most popular?
Pearson peaked in 2019 with 58 babies registered that year.
Is Pearson a boy or girl name?
Pearson is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Pearsons in registered births are male.
Is the name Pearson rising or falling in popularity?
Pearson has risen 11853 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #15436 in 2020 to #3583 in 2025.
How long has Pearson been recorded?
Pearson appears in birth records across 79 years — from 1898 through 2025.