Payson vs Raven

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 #2,813 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark, black-haired"

Origin: Old English

English American Norse

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Payson Rank #2,637

Raven Rank #2,813

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2813 for Raven.

Is Payson or Raven more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Raven at #2813 in the United States.

What do Payson and Raven mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Raven means "dark, black-haired" (Old English origin).

Are Payson and Raven boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Raven is primarily a boy name.