Payton

Meaning of Payton

Payton originally meant 'fighter's town' or 'Paga's town,' referring to a place. Now, it's more commonly used as a name itself.

Payton has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Payton

Payton has cooled off, slipping to #440 in 2025, down from a peak of #79 in 2010.

Payton as a boy's name

Payton is also used as a boy's name. Comes from a surname meaning "Paga's town". It signifies a place or settlement associated with someone named Paga.

Notable people named Payton

• Payton List
  Actress (Jessie, Bunk'd)
• Payton Meyer
  YouTube personality
• Payton Rae
  Country singer
• Payton Head
  Student activist
• Payton Biaggi
  Volleyball player

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Questions about the name Payton

What does the name Payton mean?

Payton means payton originally meant 'fighter's town' or 'paga's town,' referring to a place. now, it's more commonly used as a name itself, and it comes from English origins.

Is Payton a boy's or a girl's name?

Payton is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Payton?

In 2025, Payton ranked #440 for girls, down from #381 the year before.

When was Payton most popular?

Payton peaked at #79 in 2010.