Payson vs Miko

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 #2,446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shrine maiden (ceremonial)"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese Finnish Slavic American

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Payson Rank #2,637

Miko Rank #2,446

Miko is more popular, ranked #2446 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Payson or Miko more popular?

Miko is more popular, ranked #2446 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Miko mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Miko means "shrine maiden (ceremonial)" (Japanese origin).

Are Payson and Miko boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Miko is primarily a boy name.