Payson vs Trae

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 #2,490 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"three, third-born"

Origin: Old French/Latin

African American American

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Payson Rank #2,637

Trae Rank #2,490

Trae is more popular, ranked #2490 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Payson or Trae more popular?

Trae is more popular, ranked #2490 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Trae mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Trae means "three, third-born" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Payson and Trae boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Trae is primarily a boy name.