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Devan vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devan

Boy #2,528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little deer (Irish)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Indian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,528
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Devan Rank #2,528
Payson Rank #2,637

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 vs #2637 for Payson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devan or Payson more popular?

Devan is more popular, ranked #2528 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Devan and Payson mean?

Devan means "little deer (Irish)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Devan and Payson boy or girl names?

Devan is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.

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