Payson vs Larson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Payson

Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Boy #2,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lars (son of Lawrence)"

Origin: Scandinavian

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Payson Rank #2,637

Larson Rank #2,468

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Payson or Larson more popular?

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Larson mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Payson and Larson boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Larson is primarily a boy name.