Payson vs Valentine

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 #2,463 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"worthy, powerful"

Origin: Latin

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Payson Rank #2,637

Valentine Rank #2,463

Valentine is more popular, ranked #2463 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Payson or Valentine more popular?

Valentine is more popular, ranked #2463 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Valentine mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Valentine means "worthy, powerful" (Latin origin).

Are Payson and Valentine boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Valentine is primarily a boy name.