Peyton
PAY-tən
Popularity
#168
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
138,617
Peak Year
#8,027 in 2009
First Recorded
1884
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Peyton is an English surname-turned-first name, derived from a place name meaning 'Pœga's town'.
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The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Peyton Manning
American football quarterback.
Peyton List
American actress.
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