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Payson vs Cylas

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Payson Rank #2,637
Cylas Rank #2,759

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2759 for Cylas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payson or Cylas more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Cylas at #2759 in the United States.

What do Payson and Cylas mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Cylas means "of the forest, woodland dweller" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Payson and Cylas boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Cylas is primarily a boy name.

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