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Payson vs Mace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mace

Boy #2,832 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heavy club weapon"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,832
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Payson Rank #2,637
Mace Rank #2,832

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2832 for Mace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payson or Mace more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Mace at #2832 in the United States.

What do Payson and Mace mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin).

Are Payson and Mace boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Mace is primarily a boy name.

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