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Devyn vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devyn

Boy #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bard, poet (from Irish Daimhin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,640
Total SSA Count
50
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

Devyn Rank #2,640
Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2640 for Devyn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devyn or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Devyn at #2640 in the United States.

What do Devyn and Payson mean?

Devyn means "bard, poet (from Irish Daimhin)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Devyn and Payson boy or girl names?

Devyn is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.

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