Payson vs Cedrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Cedrick

Boy #2,713 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of splendor, bounty"

Origin: Celtic (via literary invention)

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,713
Total SSA Count: 48
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Payson Rank #2,637

Cedrick Rank #2,713

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2713 for Cedrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payson or Cedrick more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Cedrick at #2713 in the United States.

What do Payson and Cedrick mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Cedrick means "gift of splendor, bounty" (Celtic (via literary invention) origin).

Are Payson and Cedrick boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Cedrick is primarily a boy name.

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