Montez vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Montez

Boy #2,794 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the mountains, mountain dweller"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latino American Mexican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,794
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Monte, Tez

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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

Montez Rank #2,794
Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2794 for Montez.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Montez ___

  • Montez Ray
  • Montez James
  • Montez Andre
  • Montez Lee
  • Montez Xavier
  • Montez Antonio

Payson ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Darius Malik Renata Esperanza Cruz

If you choose Payson

Mason Grayson Hadley Peyton Kinsley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montez or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Montez at #2794 in the United States.

What do Montez and Payson mean?

Montez means "of the mountains, mountain dweller" (Spanish origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Montez and Payson boy or girl names?

Montez is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.

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