Thor vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thor

Boy #2,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thunder"

Origin: Old Norse

Norse Scandinavian 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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Thor Rank #2,806

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2806 for Thor.

Is Thor or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Thor at #2806 in the United States.

What do Thor and Payson mean?

Thor means "thunder" (Old Norse origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Thor and Payson boy or girl names?

Thor is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.