Valentine vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Valentine

Boy #2,463 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"worthy, powerful"

Origin: Latin

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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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Valentine Rank #2,463

Payson Rank #2,637

Valentine is more popular, ranked #2463 vs #2637 for Payson.

Is Valentine or Payson more popular?

Valentine is more popular, ranked #2463 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Valentine and Payson mean?

Valentine means "worthy, powerful" (Latin origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Valentine and Payson boy or girl names?

Valentine is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.