Payson vs Shelby

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 #2,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"willow farm, ledge estate"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Payson Rank #2,637

Shelby Rank #2,661

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2661 for Shelby.

Is Payson or Shelby more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Shelby at #2661 in the United States.

What do Payson and Shelby mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Shelby means "willow farm, ledge estate" (Old Norse origin).

Are Payson and Shelby boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Shelby is primarily a boy name.