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Payson vs Fitz

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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Fitz

Boy #2,480 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,480
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Payson Rank #2,637
Fitz Rank #2,480

Fitz is more popular, ranked #2480 vs #2637 for Payson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payson or Fitz more popular?

Fitz is more popular, ranked #2480 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Fitz mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Fitz means "son of" (Norman French origin).

Are Payson and Fitz boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Fitz is primarily a boy name.

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