Grayden vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grayden

Boy #2,699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gray valley, son of the gray one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,699
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gray, Grey

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Grayden Rank #2,699
Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2699 for Grayden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grayden ___

  • Grayden James
  • Grayden Cole
  • Grayden Lee
  • Grayden Thomas
  • Grayden Scott
  • Grayden Allen

Payson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayden or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Grayden at #2699 in the United States.

What do Grayden and Payson mean?

Grayden means "gray valley, son of the gray one" (Old English origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Grayden and Payson boy or girl names?

Grayden is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.

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