Tom vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Tom Rank #2,829

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2829 for Tom.

Is Tom or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Tom and Payson mean?

Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Tom and Payson boy or girl names?

Tom is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.