Payson vs Arlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Payson

Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old English/Latin

American English

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Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

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Payson Rank #2,637

Arlan Rank #2,775

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Is Payson or Arlan more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Payson and Arlan mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin).

Are Payson and Arlan boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Arlan is primarily a boy name.