Payson vs Zenith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Payson

Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)"

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,637
Total SSA Count: 50
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Zavien Kycen Fritz Iroh

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Zenith

Boy #2,883 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"highest point in the sky, directly overhead"

Origin: Arabic via Spanish

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,883
Total SSA Count: 44
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Kylar Jionni Hazel Jansen

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Popularity Comparison

Payson Rank #2,637

Zenith Rank #2,883

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2883 for Zenith.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payson or Zenith more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Zenith at #2883 in the United States.

What do Payson and Zenith mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Zenith means "highest point in the sky, directly overhead" (Arabic via Spanish origin).

Are Payson and Zenith boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Zenith is primarily a boy name.

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