Akira vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akira

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old English/Latin

American English

✓ All Clear

Akira Rank #2,515

Payson Rank #2,637

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Akira or Payson more popular?

Akira is more popular, ranked #2515 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Akira and Payson mean?

Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Akira and Payson boy or girl names?

Akira is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.