Aedan vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aedan

Boy #2,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English American

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Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)"

Origin: Old English/Latin

American English

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Aedan Rank #2,590

Payson Rank #2,637

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Aedan or Payson more popular?

Aedan is more popular, ranked #2590 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Aedan and Payson mean?

Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Aedan and Payson boy or girl names?

Aedan is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.