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Orrin vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Payson

Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,637
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Orrin Rank #2,697
Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2697 for Orrin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orrin or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Orrin at #2697 in the United States.

What do Orrin and Payson mean?

Orrin means "pine tree" (Hebrew origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Orrin and Payson boy or girl names?

Orrin is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.

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