Shelby vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shelby

Boy #2,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"willow farm, ledge estate"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old English/Latin

American English

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Shelby Rank #2,661

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2661 for Shelby.

Is Shelby or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Shelby at #2661 in the United States.

What do Shelby and Payson mean?

Shelby means "willow farm, ledge estate" (Old Norse origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Shelby and Payson boy or girl names?

Shelby is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.