Hoyt vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hoyt

Boy #2,488 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of Hugh, spirit"

Origin: English

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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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Hoyt Rank #2,488

Payson Rank #2,637

Hoyt is more popular, ranked #2488 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Hoyt or Payson more popular?

Hoyt is more popular, ranked #2488 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Hoyt and Payson mean?

Hoyt means "son of Hugh, spirit" (English origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Hoyt and Payson boy or girl names?

Hoyt is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.