Peyton
Unisex name · Old english · pronounced PAY-tun
Verified name
What does Peyton mean?
Fighting man estate
Origin and language
Old english
Language family: English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 577 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 3256 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Peyt, Pey
Variant: Payton, Paighton
Related: Paxton, Preston
Using Peyton across cultures
English placename turned popular unisex name.
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