Payson vs Raven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Raven

Girl #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the raven, large black crow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Norse-inspired Native American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#388
Total SSA Count
813
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Raye, Rae

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Popularity Comparison

Payson Rank #2,637
Raven Rank #388

Raven is more popular, ranked #388 vs #2637 for Payson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Payson ___

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

Raven ___

  • Raven Grace
  • Raven Skye
  • Raven Belle
  • Raven Marie
  • Raven Elise
  • Raven Brooke

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Payson

Mason Grayson Hadley Peyton Kinsley

If you choose Raven

Phoenix Sage Ember Luna Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payson or Raven more popular?

Raven is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Raven mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Raven means "the raven, large black crow" (Old English origin).

Are Payson and Raven boy or girl names?

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

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