Kerry vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kerry

Boy #2,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, dark-featured"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish English American

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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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Kerry Rank #2,690

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2690 for Kerry.

Is Kerry or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Kerry at #2690 in the United States.

What do Kerry and Payson mean?

Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Kerry and Payson boy or girl names?

Kerry is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.