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Payson vs Koi

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Koi

Boy #2,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"love, romantic feeling"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,684
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Payson Rank #2,637
Koi Rank #2,684

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2684 for Koi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payson or Koi more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Koi at #2684 in the United States.

What do Payson and Koi mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Koi means "love, romantic feeling" (Japanese origin).

Are Payson and Koi boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Koi is primarily a boy name.

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