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Payson vs Pryce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Payson

Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

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

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,637
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Pryce

Boy #2,715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of Rhys, ardor and enthusiasm"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,715
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Payson Rank #2,637
Pryce Rank #2,715

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2715 for Pryce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payson or Pryce more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Pryce at #2715 in the United States.

What do Payson and Pryce mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Pryce means "son of Rhys, ardor and enthusiasm" (Welsh origin).

Are Payson and Pryce boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Pryce is primarily a boy name.

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