Payson vs Theodore

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Payson Rank #2,637
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Payson

Mason Grayson Hadley Peyton Kinsley

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Theodore mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Payson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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