Miko vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miko

Boy #2,446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shrine maiden (ceremonial)"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Finnish Slavic 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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Miko Rank #2,446

Payson Rank #2,637

Miko is more popular, ranked #2446 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Miko or Payson more popular?

Miko is more popular, ranked #2446 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Miko and Payson mean?

Miko means "shrine maiden (ceremonial)" (Japanese origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Miko and Payson boy or girl names?

Miko is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.