Payson vs Triston

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
Triston Rank #2,459

Triston is more popular, ranked #2459 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

Triston ___

  • Triston James
  • Triston Cole
  • Triston Reid
  • Triston Blake
  • Triston Finn
  • Triston Evan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Payson

Mason Grayson Hadley Peyton Kinsley

If you choose Triston

Isolde Morgan Gawain Guinevere Lance

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payson or Triston more popular?

Triston is more popular, ranked #2459 compared to Payson at #2637 in the United States.

What do Payson and Triston mean?

Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin). Triston means "tumult, riot" (Celtic/Pictish origin).

Are Payson and Triston boy or girl names?

Payson is primarily a boy name. Triston is primarily a boy name.

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