Amelia vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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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

Amelia Rank #3
Payson Rank #2,637

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #2637 for Payson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Payson

Mason Grayson Hadley Peyton Kinsley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Payson more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Payson mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Payson boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Payson is primarily a boy name.

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