Montez vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Montez

Boy #2,794 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the mountains, mountain dweller"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latino American Mexican

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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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Montez Rank #2,794

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2794 for Montez.

Is Montez or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Montez at #2794 in the United States.

What do Montez and Payson mean?

Montez means "of the mountains, mountain dweller" (Spanish origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Montez and Payson boy or girl names?

Montez is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.