Payson vs Tim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tim

Boy #2,523 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,523
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Timmy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Payson Rank #2,637
Tim Rank #2,523

Tim is more popular, ranked #2523 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

Tim ___

  • Tim James
  • Tim Robert
  • Tim Allen
  • Tim Lee
  • Tim Patrick
  • Tim John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Payson

Mason Grayson Hadley Peyton Kinsley

If you choose Tim

Tom Jennifer Karen Chris Susan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payson or Tim more popular?

Tim is more popular, ranked #2523 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Tim mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Payson and Tim boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Tim is primarily a boy name.

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