Arlan vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlan

Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

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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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Arlan Rank #2,775

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Is Arlan or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Arlan and Payson mean?

Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Arlan and Payson boy or girl names?

Arlan is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.