Payson vs Takoda

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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Takoda

Boy #2,478 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"friend to everyone, ally to all"

Origin: Lakota Sioux

Cultural Roots

Lakota Sioux Native American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,478
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Taka, Koda

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Popularity Comparison

Payson Rank #2,637
Takoda Rank #2,478

Takoda is more popular, ranked #2478 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

Takoda ___

  • Takoda James
  • Takoda River
  • Takoda Sky
  • Takoda Cole
  • Takoda Dean
  • Takoda Bear

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Payson

Mason Grayson Hadley Peyton Kinsley

If you choose Takoda

Dakota Cheyenne Sienna Wyatt Colt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payson or Takoda more popular?

Takoda is more popular, ranked #2478 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Takoda mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Takoda means "friend to everyone, ally to all" (Lakota Sioux origin).

Are Payson and Takoda boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Takoda is primarily a boy name.

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