Jedediah vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jedediah

Boy #2,721 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"beloved of God, beloved of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

American British religious communities

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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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Jedediah Rank #2,721

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2721 for Jedediah.

Is Jedediah or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Jedediah at #2721 in the United States.

What do Jedediah and Payson mean?

Jedediah means "beloved of God, beloved of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Jedediah and Payson boy or girl names?

Jedediah is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.