Payson vs Jody

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 #2,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"diminutive of Judith, praised woman"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Payson Rank #2,637

Jody Rank #2,692

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2692 for Jody.

Is Payson or Jody more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Jody at #2692 in the United States.

What do Payson and Jody mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Jody means "diminutive of Judith, praised woman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Payson and Jody boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Jody is primarily a boy name.