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At a Glance
- Meaning
- From an Old English personal name (Pæga/Pǣga) + tūn 'settlement'; alternately glossed as 'fighting man's estate'
- Origin
- English (surname/place name)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- PAY-tun
Payton is a neutral name with English roots, pronounced PAY-tun. It traces back to an Old English personal name joined with tūn, meaning 'settlement' — some sources gloss the combination as 'fighting man's estate.' Before it became a first name, it was used as a surname and place name.
Meaning & Origin of Payton
Meaning: From an Old English personal name (Pæga/Pǣga) + tūn 'settlement'; alternately glossed as 'fighting man's estate'.
Origin: English (surname/place name).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Payton
PAY-tunIPA /ˈpeɪtən/
Popularity of Payton
Payton peaked in 2010, when 3,589 babies were given the name and it ranked #79. By 2024 it had dropped to #381, with 820 babies given the name that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Payton mean?
From an Old English personal name (Pæga/Pǣga) + tūn ‘settlement’; alternately glossed as ‘fighting man’s estate’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Payton?
Payton is pronounced PAY-tun (IPA: /ˈpeɪtən/).
Is Payton a popular name right now?
Payton peaked at #79 in 2010 and is ranked #381 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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