Dixon vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dixon

Boy #2,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Dick, son of Richard"

Origin: Middle English

English American Scottish

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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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Dixon Rank #2,671

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2671 for Dixon.

Is Dixon or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Dixon at #2671 in the United States.

What do Dixon and Payson mean?

Dixon means "son of Dick, son of Richard" (Middle English origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Dixon and Payson boy or girl names?

Dixon is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.