| Meaning | son of peace |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Payson |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Pay-son |
About Payson
Modern and distinctive, this name offers fresh appeal for parents seeking something outside conventional choices. Its surname-to-first-name transition reflects current naming trends while maintaining enough rarity to ensure uniqueness. The smooth sound profile makes it pleasant to hear repeatedly, an important quality for daily family use. It projects contemporary sophistication without trying too hard or feeling artificially trendy. The name works equally well for creative types and future professionals, imposing no particular career expectations on young bearers. Its spelling appears straightforward to English speakers, minimizing the spelling-correction conversations that plague more unusual names. The gender-neutral quality some perceive offers flexibility in contemporary naming conversations. It sounds complete without nicknames, though the option exists for those who prefer shortened forms. Parents drawn to this choice often appreciate modern elegance and understated distinction in their aesthetic preferences. The name's relative newness to the first-name category means it carries minimal historical baggage, allowing each bearer to define it through their own character. It pairs well with both traditional and contemporary middle names, offering versatility in creating balanced name combinations.
Names Similar to Payson
| Payton |
| Peyton |
| Parker |
| Preston |
| Pierce |
| Porter |
| Patrick |
| Philip |
| Paxton |
| Peter |
| Princeton |
| Pascal |
Nicknames for Payson
| Pay |
| Son |
| P.S. |
| Sonny |
| Pace |
Famous People Named Payson
| Payson Kennedy | American paddler and founder of the Nantahala Outdoor Center |
| Payson Smith | American politician and Governor of Maine |
| Payson Durant | American businessman and co-founder of General Motors |
| Payson S. Wild | American architect and designer |
| Payson Wolff | American music executive and producer |
| Payson Sheets | American archaeologist and professor |
| Payson Petroleum | American entrepreneur in the energy sector |
| Payson McElveen | American professional cyclist |
| Payson Lewis | American actor and singer |
| Payson Buchanan | American football player |
| Payson Seymour | American inventor and businessman |
| Payson Robertson | American artist and illustrator |
| Payson Hall | American software consultant |
| Payson Loomis | American physician and surgeon |
| Payson C. Smith | American lawyer and author |
| Payson Denny | American journalist and editor |
| Payson Peabody | American minister and author |
| Payson J. Treat | American linguist and scholar |
| Payson D. Collins | American diplomat and ambassador |
| Payson C. Wing | American naval officer and aviator |
Characters Named Payson
| Payson Keeler | Character from the TV show "Make It or Break It" |
| Payson McAlister | Character from the book "Saint Anything" by Sarah Dessen |
| Payson Coleman | Character from the book "Once a Runner" by John L. Parker Jr |
| Payson Bennett | Character from the TV show "Switched at Birth" |
| Payson Harper | Character from the TV show "The Lying Game" |
| Payson Ridenour | Character from the book "Payson's Passion" by Dakota James |
| Payson Moore | Character from the book "Moon Island" by M.A. Foster |
| Payson Halliwell | Character from the TV show "Charmed" |
| Payson Pierce | Character from the book "The Trouble with Half a Moon" by Danette Vigilante |
| Payson Cross | Character from the book "Heart of Stone" by Christine Warren |
| Payson Summers | Character from the book "Flirting with Scandal" by Chanel Cleeton |
| Payson Johnston | Character from the TV show "Wildfire" |
| Payson Masters | Character from the book "Awakening" by S.J. Bolton |
| Payson Stark | Character from the book "Rest You Merry" by Charlotte MacLeod |
| Payson Crane | Character from the TV show "The Gifted" |
| Payson Blackwell | Character from the book "Branded" by Keary Taylor |
| Payson Gold | Character from the book "The Funhouse" by Dean Koontz |
| Payson White | Character from the TV show "The Family" |
| Payson MacCormack | Character from the book "Into the Still Blue" by Veronica Rossi |
| Payson Teague | Character from the TV show "Bunheads" |