Hyrum vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hyrum

Boy #2,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother, my brother is high"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Mormon/LDS English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,693
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hy

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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

Hyrum Rank #2,693
Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2693 for Hyrum.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hyrum ___

  • Hyrum Joseph
  • Hyrum James
  • Hyrum Clark
  • Hyrum David
  • Hyrum Lee
  • Hyrum Allen

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 Hyrum

Joseph Brigham Nephi Alma Emma

If you choose Payson

Mason Grayson Hadley Peyton Kinsley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hyrum or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Hyrum at #2693 in the United States.

What do Hyrum and Payson mean?

Hyrum means "exalted brother, my brother is high" (Hebrew origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Hyrum and Payson boy or girl names?

Hyrum is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.

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