Payson vs Darion

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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Darion

Boy #2,709 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"possessing goodness, he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

American Persian African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,709
Total SSA Count: 48
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Payson Rank #2,637

Darion Rank #2,709

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2709 for Darion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payson or Darion more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Darion at #2709 in the United States.

What do Payson and Darion mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Darion means "possessing goodness, he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Payson and Darion boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Darion is primarily a boy name.

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