Payson vs Hyrum

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 #2,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother, my brother is high"

Origin: Hebrew

American Mormon/LDS English

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Payson Rank #2,637

Hyrum Rank #2,693

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2693 for Hyrum.

Is Payson or Hyrum more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Hyrum at #2693 in the United States.

What do Payson and Hyrum mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Hyrum means "exalted brother, my brother is high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Payson and Hyrum boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Hyrum is primarily a boy name.