Payson vs Kaydence

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

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Daxtyn Iroh Mace Jaydan

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Kaydence

Boy #2,456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rhythmic flow, musical cadence"

Origin: Latin via Italian

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,456
Total SSA Count: 56
Syllables: 3
Formality: Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Payson Rank #2,637

Kaydence Rank #2,456

Kaydence is more popular, ranked #2456 vs #2637 for Payson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payson or Kaydence more popular?

Kaydence is more popular, ranked #2456 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Kaydence mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Kaydence means "rhythmic flow, musical cadence" (Latin via Italian origin).

Are Payson and Kaydence boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Kaydence is primarily a boy name.

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