Gareth vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gareth

Boy #2,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle, gentleness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English British

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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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Gareth Rank #2,658

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2658 for Gareth.

Is Gareth or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Gareth at #2658 in the United States.

What do Gareth and Payson mean?

Gareth means "gentle, gentleness" (Welsh origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Gareth and Payson boy or girl names?

Gareth is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.