Herman vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herman

Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian English

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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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Herman Rank #2,654

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2654 for Herman.

Is Herman or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Herman at #2654 in the United States.

What do Herman and Payson mean?

Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Herman and Payson boy or girl names?

Herman is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.