Payson vs Shannon

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 #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Payson Rank #2,637

Shannon Rank #2,609

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Payson or Shannon more popular?

Shannon is more popular, ranked #2609 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Shannon mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Payson and Shannon boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.