Pace vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pace

Boy #2,606 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peace"

Origin: Latin

English 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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Pace Rank #2,606

Payson Rank #2,637

Pace is more popular, ranked #2606 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Pace or Payson more popular?

Pace is more popular, ranked #2606 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Pace and Payson mean?

Pace means "peace" (Latin origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Pace and Payson boy or girl names?

Pace is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.