Ferry vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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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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Ferry Rank #32,658

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Payson mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Ferry and Payson boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.