Payson vs Kerry

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 #2,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, dark-featured"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish English American

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Payson Rank #2,637

Kerry Rank #2,690

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2690 for Kerry.

Is Payson or Kerry more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Kerry at #2690 in the United States.

What do Payson and Kerry mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin).

Are Payson and Kerry boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Kerry is primarily a boy name.