Payson vs Hoyt

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 #2,488 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of Hugh, spirit"

Origin: English

American English

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Payson Rank #2,637

Hoyt Rank #2,488

Hoyt is more popular, ranked #2488 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Payson or Hoyt more popular?

Hoyt is more popular, ranked #2488 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Hoyt mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Hoyt means "son of Hugh, spirit" (English origin).

Are Payson and Hoyt boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Hoyt is primarily a boy name.