Payson vs Knight

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 #2,701 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"servant, attendant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Payson Rank #2,637

Knight Rank #2,701

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2701 for Knight.

Is Payson or Knight more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Knight at #2701 in the United States.

What do Payson and Knight mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Knight means "servant, attendant" (Old English origin).

Are Payson and Knight boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Knight is primarily a boy name.