Payson vs Iroh

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

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Treyvon Rivers Banx Jidenna

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Iroh

Boy #2,512 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wisdom and fire (fictional Fire Nation general)"

Origin: Avatar: The Last Airbender

Cultural Roots

American East Asian-inspired

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,512
Total SSA Count: 54
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Treyson Khmari Gohan Williams

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Popularity Comparison

Payson Rank #2,637

Iroh Rank #2,512

Iroh is more popular, ranked #2512 vs #2637 for Payson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payson or Iroh more popular?

Iroh is more popular, ranked #2512 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Iroh mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Iroh means "wisdom and fire (fictional Fire Nation general)" (Avatar: The Last Airbender origin).

Are Payson and Iroh boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Iroh is primarily a boy name.

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