Son of Piers or Peter
Pearson is an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Piers'. Piers is the medieval English form of Peter, which is derived from the Greek word 'petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone'.
Less common today
Pearson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,339 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actor known for The Bold and the Beautiful
American novelist and essayist
American television journalist
