Cedrick vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedrick

Boy #2,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of splendor, bounty"

Origin: Celtic (via literary invention)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,713
Total SSA Count: 48
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Payson

Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

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

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,637
Total SSA Count: 50
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Cedrick Rank #2,713

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2713 for Cedrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedrick or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Cedrick at #2713 in the United States.

What do Cedrick and Payson mean?

Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Cedrick and Payson boy or girl names?

Cedrick is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.

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