Exodus vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Exodus

Boy #2,585 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"departure, going out"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Rastafarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,585
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Xo, Exo, Ex

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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

Exodus Rank #2,585
Payson Rank #2,637

Exodus is more popular, ranked #2585 vs #2637 for Payson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Exodus ___

  • Exodus James
  • Exodus Michael
  • Exodus Elijah
  • Exodus Isaiah
  • Exodus Zion
  • Exodus David

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 Exodus

Genesis Zion Elijah Israel Leviticus

If you choose Payson

Mason Grayson Hadley Peyton Kinsley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Exodus or Payson more popular?

Exodus is more popular, ranked #2585 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Exodus and Payson mean?

Exodus means "departure, going out" (Greek origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Exodus and Payson boy or girl names?

Exodus is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.

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