Mace vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mace

Boy #2,832 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heavy club weapon"

Origin: Old French

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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Mace Rank #2,832

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2832 for Mace.

Is Mace or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Mace at #2832 in the United States.

What do Mace and Payson mean?

Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Mace and Payson boy or girl names?

Mace is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.