Payson vs Jedediah

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 #2,721 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"beloved of God, beloved of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

American British religious communities

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Payson Rank #2,637

Jedediah Rank #2,721

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2721 for Jedediah.

Is Payson or Jedediah more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Jedediah at #2721 in the United States.

What do Payson and Jedediah mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Jedediah means "beloved of God, beloved of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Payson and Jedediah boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Jedediah is primarily a boy name.