| Meaning | son of peace |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Payson |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Pay-son |
About Payson
When it comes to choosing a name for your baby girl, the options are endless. One name that exudes a sense of modernity and individuality is Payson. While its exact origins remain elusive, it's believed to be a contemporary take on the name Peyton, derived from an English surname signifying "Pæga's town" or "Pœga's settlement."
Payson offers a refreshing twist on traditional names, carrying a certain strength and elegance. Its simplicity and uniqueness make it an excellent choice for parents looking for something distinctive yet approachable. The name Payson resonates well with current naming trends while maintaining a timeless quality.
With its connections to notable historical figures and fictional characters, the name Payson offers a bridge between the past and the present. Whether you're drawn to its modern flair or its subtle nod to history, Payson is a name that holds the promise of a bright and remarkable future for your little one.
Nicknames for Payson
| Pay |
| Paisy |
| Sonny |
Famous People Named Payson
| Payson Kennedy | American paddler and conservationist |
| Payson Schwin | American artist |
| Payson Smith | American politician |
| Payson Durant | American actress |
| Payson Hall | American software engineer |
| Payson Sheets | American archaeologist |
| Payson McElveen | American professional cyclist |
| Payson Lewis | American singer and actor |
| Payson R. Stevens | American chemist |
| Payson Seymour | American educator and author |
| Payson Tucker | American costume designer |
| Payson K. Petit | American philanthropist |
| Payson S. Wild | American lawyer |
| Payson Perrine | American violinist |
| Payson C. Cheney | American lawyer and politician |
| Payson E. Blakely | American diplomat |
| Payson D. Cheney | American politician |
| Payson Dunham | American judge |
| Payson Peabody | American engineer |
| Payson Brown | American filmmaker |
Characters Named Payson
| Payson Keeler | TV show "Make It or Break It" |
| Payson Cutter | Book series "The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica" |
| Payson Harkness | TV show "Tiny Pretty Things" |
| Payson Tottington | Movie "Wallace & Gromit - The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" |
| Payson Wilder | Book series "Trixie Belden" |
| Payson McNeil | Movie "Unaccompanied Minors" |
| Payson Whitman | Movie "Mean Girls 2" |
| Payson Coleman | TV show "Bunheads" |
| Payson Collins | TV show "Switched at Birth" |
| Payson Delmonte | Book "The Sky Is Everywhere" by Jandy Nelson |
| Payson Silverman | TV show "Faking It" |
| Payson Oltorain | Book series "Bardic Voices" by Mercedes Lackey |
| Payson Justice | TV show "Twisted" |
| Payson Prophet | Book "Prophet" by R.J. Larson |
| Payson Hall | TV show "Outrageous Fortune" |
| Payson Gale | Book "The Duke" by Gaelen Foley |
| Payson Parrish | Movie "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" |
| Payson Smith | TV show "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Payson Bryce | TV show "Guiding Light" |
| Payson North | Book "More Than We Can Tell" by Brigid Kemmerer |