Payden vs Merit

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 #6,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deserving of praise, earned reward"

Origin: Latin

English American Scandinavian

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Payden Rank #6,329

Merit Rank #6,508

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 vs #6508 for Merit.

Is Payden or Merit more popular?

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 compared to Merit at #6508 in the United States.

What do Payden and Merit mean?

Payden means "fighting man's settlement" (Old English origin). Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin).

Are Payden and Merit boy or girl names?

Payden is primarily a boy name. Merit is primarily a boy name.