Payson vs Markell

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 #2,483 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Latin

American African American

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Payson Rank #2,637

Markell Rank #2,483

Markell is more popular, ranked #2483 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Payson or Markell more popular?

Markell is more popular, ranked #2483 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Markell mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Markell means "young warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Payson and Markell boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Markell is primarily a boy name.