Knight vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knight

Boy #2,701 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"servant, attendant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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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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Knight Rank #2,701

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2701 for Knight.

Is Knight or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Knight at #2701 in the United States.

What do Knight and Payson mean?

Knight means "servant, attendant" (Old English origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Knight and Payson boy or girl names?

Knight is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.