Payton
PAY-tuhn
Popularity
#381
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
83,955
Peak Year
#4,852 in 2008
First Recorded
1880
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname derived from a place name, likely meaning "Pæga's town." Pæga was an Old English personal name.
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The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Payton Manning
American former professional football quarterback
Payton List
American actress and model
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