Payden vs Markese

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Payden

Boy #6,329 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fighting man's settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #6,213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the marches, border lord"

Origin: Old French

African American American

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Payden Rank #6,329

Markese Rank #6,213

Markese is more popular, ranked #6213 vs #6329 for Payden.

Is Payden or Markese more popular?

Markese is more popular, ranked #6213 compared to Payden at #6329 in the United States.

What do Payden and Markese mean?

Payden means "fighting man's settlement" (Old English origin). Markese means "lord of the marches, border lord" (Old French origin).

Are Payden and Markese boy or girl names?

Payden is primarily a boy name. Markese is primarily a boy name.