Jersey vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jersey

Boy #2,588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Geirrapos island, grassy island"

Origin: Old Norse

American English British

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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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Jersey Rank #2,588

Payson Rank #2,637

Jersey is more popular, ranked #2588 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Jersey or Payson more popular?

Jersey is more popular, ranked #2588 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Jersey and Payson mean?

Jersey means "Geirrapos island, grassy island" (Old Norse origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Jersey and Payson boy or girl names?

Jersey is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.