Jody vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jody

Boy #2,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"diminutive of Judith, praised woman"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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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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Jody Rank #2,692

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2692 for Jody.

Is Jody or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Jody at #2692 in the United States.

What do Jody and Payson mean?

Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Jody and Payson boy or girl names?

Jody is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.