Payson vs Cross

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 #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

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Payson Rank #2,637

Cross Rank #2,439

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Payson or Cross more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Cross mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Payson and Cross boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.