Hamilton vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hamilton

Boy #2,653 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flat-topped hill settlement"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,653
Total SSA Count: 50
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

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Carlton Davin Caison Koi

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Payson

Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

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

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,637
Total SSA Count: 50
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Williams Tyron Kaeson Korey

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Popularity Comparison

Hamilton Rank #2,653

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2653 for Hamilton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamilton or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Hamilton at #2653 in the United States.

What do Hamilton and Payson mean?

Hamilton means "flat-topped hill settlement" (Old English/Scottish origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Hamilton and Payson boy or girl names?

Hamilton is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.

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