| Meaning | fighter's estate |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Payton |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Pay-ton |
About Payton
Consider the versatility that comes with this contemporary favorite—a name that moves effortlessly between traditional and modern sensibilities. Payton has surged in popularity for excellent reasons: it sounds polished yet approachable, professional yet friendly. The name works across industries and interests, suiting future artists, athletes, entrepreneurs, or academics equally well. Its unisex nature reflects progressive naming trends while maintaining broad appeal. Payton carries a sophisticated edge without seeming pretentious, making it an excellent choice for families wanting something current without being trendy. The spelling variation offers personalization opportunities, though this version remains cleanly straightforward. Nicknames like Pate or Pay provide casual alternatives. What makes Payton particularly appealing is its ability to grow with a child—it sounds perfectly natural on a kindergartener and equally appropriate on a CEO. This adaptability, combined with its pleasant sound, positions Payton as a reliably strong choice.
Nicknames for Payton
| Pat |
| Payt |
| Tony |
Famous People Named Payton
| Payton Manning | NFL quarterback |
| Payton Jordan | American track and field coach |
| Payton Dastrup | American basketball player |
| Payton Yeager | American actor |
| Payton Sartain | American soccer player |
| Payton Williams | American football player |
| Payton Lott | American baseball player |
| Payton Schmaderer | American wrestler |
| Payton Coman | American ice hockey player |
| Payton Sparks | American musician |
| Payton DeLuga | American swimmer |
| Payton O'Brien | American golfer |
| Payton Henson | American basketball player |
| Payton Chadwick | American track and field athlete |
| Payton Hulsey | American soccer player |
| Payton Vaughn | American football player |
| Payton Boyd | American basketball player |
| Payton Brooks | American baseball player |
| Payton Duff | American volleyball player |
Characters Named Payton
| Payton Collins | From the TV show "One Tree Hill" |
| Payton Sawyer | From the TV show "One Tree Hill" |
| Payton Westerburg | From the movie "Heathers" |
| Payton Hobart | From the TV series "The Politician" |
| Payton Hensen | From the book "Through to You" by Emily Hainsworth |
| Payton Blackwood | From the book "Hallowed" by Cynthia Hand |
| Payton Tate | From the movie "Smart House" |
| Payton Lane | From the book "The Moth Diaries" by Rachel Klein |
| Payton Douglas | From the book "Monument 14" by Emmy Laybourne |
| Payton Ragsdale | From the movie "Vampire Academy" |
| Payton English | From the TV show "Nashville" |
| Payton Johnston | From the book "Just Call My Name" by Holly Goldberg Sloan |
| Payton Richter | From the book "Every You, Every Me" by David Levithan |
| Payton Coleman | From the movie "Secret Admirer" |
| Payton Reece | From the book "The Good Sister" by Sally Hepworth |
| Payton Nunn | From the TV show "Switched at Birth" |
| Payton Phillips | From the book "You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone" by Rachel Lynn Solomon |
| Payton Quinn | From the movie "Sleepover" |
| Payton Newton | From the book "The Things We Can't Undo" by Gabrielle Reid |
| Payton Davis | From the TV show "Cold Case" |