Tegan vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tegan

Boy #2,503 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"darling, treasured one"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh British 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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Tegan Rank #2,503

Payson Rank #2,637

Tegan is more popular, ranked #2503 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Tegan or Payson more popular?

Tegan is more popular, ranked #2503 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Tegan and Payson mean?

Tegan means "darling, treasured one" (Welsh origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Tegan and Payson boy or girl names?

Tegan is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.