Jansen vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jansen

Boy #2,836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan (John)"

Origin: Dutch

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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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Jansen Rank #2,836

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2836 for Jansen.

Is Jansen or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Jansen at #2836 in the United States.

What do Jansen and Payson mean?

Jansen means "son of Jan (John)" (Dutch origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Jansen and Payson boy or girl names?

Jansen is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.