Payson vs Willis

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 #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

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Payson Rank #2,637

Willis Rank #2,686

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2686 for Willis.

Is Payson or Willis more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Payson and Willis mean?

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

Are Payson and Willis boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.