Dwight vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dwight

Boy #2,540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, white, bright one"

Origin: Dutch De Witt

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Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Dwight Rank #2,540

Payson Rank #2,637

Dwight is more popular, ranked #2540 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Dwight or Payson more popular?

Dwight is more popular, ranked #2540 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Dwight and Payson mean?

Dwight means "blond, white, bright one" (Dutch De Witt origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Dwight and Payson boy or girl names?

Dwight is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.