Allister vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allister

Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,601
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Al, Alli, Ali

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Payson

Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

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

Origin: Old English/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,637
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pay, Paz

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Popularity Comparison

Allister Rank #2,601
Payson Rank #2,637

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 vs #2637 for Payson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allister ___

  • Allister James
  • Allister Reid
  • Allister Grant
  • Allister Scott
  • Allister Ross
  • Allister Graham

Payson ___

  • Payson James
  • Payson Thomas
  • Payson Lee
  • Payson Cole
  • Payson Reed
  • Payson Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allister

Callum Angus Fiona Catriona Duncan

If you choose Payson

Mason Grayson Hadley Peyton Kinsley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allister or Payson more popular?

Allister is more popular, ranked #2601 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Allister and Payson mean?

Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Allister and Payson boy or girl names?

Allister is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.

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