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Osiah vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Osiah

Boy #2,591 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God supports"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African-American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,591
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Osiah Rank #2,591
Payson Rank #2,637

Osiah is more popular, ranked #2591 vs #2637 for Payson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Osiah or Payson more popular?

Osiah is more popular, ranked #2591 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Osiah and Payson mean?

Osiah means "God supports" (Hebrew origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Osiah and Payson boy or girl names?

Osiah is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.

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