Payson vs Tegan

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 #2,503 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"darling, treasured one"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh British American

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Payson Rank #2,637

Tegan Rank #2,503

Tegan is more popular, ranked #2503 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Payson or Tegan more popular?

Tegan is more popular, ranked #2503 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Tegan mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Tegan means "darling, treasured one" (Welsh origin).

Are Payson and Tegan boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Tegan is primarily a boy name.