Nilson vs Payden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nilson

Boy #6,413 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion"

Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,413
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Brier Carin Bryor Rein

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Payden

Boy #6,329 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fighting man's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,329
Total SSA Count: 14
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Kyrian Jamarri Shadow Kaziah

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Popularity Comparison

Nilson Rank #6,413

Payden Rank #6,329

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 vs #6413 for Nilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nilson or Payden more popular?

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 compared to Nilson at #6413 in the United States.

What do Nilson and Payden mean?

Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin). Payden means "fighting man's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Nilson and Payden boy or girl names?

Nilson is primarily a boy name. Payden is primarily a boy name.

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