Herbert vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Herbert Rank #2,474

Payson Rank #2,637

Herbert is more popular, ranked #2474 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Herbert or Payson more popular?

Herbert is more popular, ranked #2474 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Herbert and Payson mean?

Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Herbert and Payson boy or girl names?

Herbert is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.