Lamont vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamont

Boy #2,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of law, lawyer"

Origin: Old Norse

Scottish African-American 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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Lamont Rank #2,618

Payson Rank #2,637

Lamont is more popular, ranked #2618 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Lamont or Payson more popular?

Lamont is more popular, ranked #2618 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Lamont and Payson mean?

Lamont means "man of law, lawyer" (Old Norse origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Lamont and Payson boy or girl names?

Lamont is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.