Tim vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tim

Boy #2,523 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American European

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old English/Latin

American English

✓ All Clear

Tim Rank #2,523

Payson Rank #2,637

Tim is more popular, ranked #2523 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Tim or Payson more popular?

Tim is more popular, ranked #2523 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Tim and Payson mean?

Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Tim and Payson boy or girl names?

Tim is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.