Payton

At a Glance: Name: Payton – 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

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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

Phonetic: PAY-tun   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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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, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Payton)

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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