Gohan vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gohan

Boy #2,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cooked rice, meal"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American Anime fan communities

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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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Gohan Rank #2,450

Payson Rank #2,637

Gohan is more popular, ranked #2450 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Gohan or Payson more popular?

Gohan is more popular, ranked #2450 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Gohan and Payson mean?

Gohan means "cooked rice, meal" (Japanese origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Gohan and Payson boy or girl names?

Gohan is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.