Payson vs Croix

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 #2,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, the cross of Christ"

Origin: French via Latin

French French Canadian American

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Payson Rank #2,637

Croix Rank #2,561

Croix is more popular, ranked #2561 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Payson or Croix more popular?

Croix is more popular, ranked #2561 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Croix mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Croix means "cross, the cross of Christ" (French via Latin origin).

Are Payson and Croix boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Croix is primarily a boy name.