Zayde vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zayde

Boy #2,680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grandfather"

Origin: Yiddish

Jewish American Arabic

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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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Zayde Rank #2,680

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2680 for Zayde.

Is Zayde or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Zayde at #2680 in the United States.

What do Zayde and Payson mean?

Zayde means "grandfather" (Yiddish origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Zayde and Payson boy or girl names?

Zayde is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.