Larson vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larson

Boy #2,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lars (son of Lawrence)"

Origin: Scandinavian

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Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Larson Rank #2,468

Payson Rank #2,637

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Larson or Payson more popular?

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Larson and Payson mean?

Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Larson and Payson boy or girl names?

Larson is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.