Payson vs Williams

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 #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Welsh

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Payson Rank #2,637

Williams Rank #2,530

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Payson or Williams more popular?

Williams is more popular, ranked #2530 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Williams mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Payson and Williams boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Williams is primarily a boy name.