Allister vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allister

Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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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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Allister Rank #2,601

Payson Rank #2,637

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Allister or Payson more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Allister and Payson mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Allister and Payson boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.