Markel vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Markel

Boy #2,676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

American African American Spanish

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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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Markel Rank #2,676

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2676 for Markel.

Is Markel or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Markel at #2676 in the United States.

What do Markel and Payson mean?

Markel means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Markel and Payson boy or girl names?

Markel is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.