Payson vs Murray

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 #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

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Payson Rank #2,637

Murray Rank #2,744

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Payson or Murray more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Payson and Murray mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Payson and Murray boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Murray is primarily a boy name.