Payson vs Kelton

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 #2,447 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement on the ridge, keel town"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Payson Rank #2,637

Kelton Rank #2,447

Kelton is more popular, ranked #2447 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Payson or Kelton more popular?

Kelton is more popular, ranked #2447 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Kelton mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Kelton means "settlement on the ridge, keel town" (Old English origin).

Are Payson and Kelton boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Kelton is primarily a boy name.