Payson vs Waylan

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 #2,708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land by the road"

Origin: Old English

American English Norse

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Payson Rank #2,637

Waylan Rank #2,708

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2708 for Waylan.

Is Payson or Waylan more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Waylan at #2708 in the United States.

What do Payson and Waylan mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Waylan means "land by the road" (Old English origin).

Are Payson and Waylan boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Waylan is primarily a boy name.