Peyton

Peyton is a form of the English unisex name Payton. The name has its roots in an old, locational family name and is composed of the Old English first name Pæga and the Old English term tūn, which means 'village, town, or settlement'.

What does the name Peyton mean?

Peyton is considered a variant of the unisex name Payton. Its origin lies in an old, locational family name derived from the Old English name Pæga and the word tūn for 'village, town, settlement'. Thus, Peyton can be loosely translated to mean 'the one from Pæga's settlement'. The name is especially common in English-speaking regions. Notable bearers include American actress Peyton List and actor Peyton Meyer.

Where does the name Peyton come from?

The origin of Peyton is Old English and includes both female and male forms with the meaning 'the one from Pæga's settlement'.

How do you pronounce Peyton?

The pronunciation of Peyton is modern and clear. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'PEI-ton' [ˈpeɪtən], with the diphthong 'ei' emphasizing the first syllable. The unstressed '-ton' leads to a calm and matter-of-fact conclusion. This gives Peyton a contemporary and confident feel - simple, clear, and dynamic.

Popularity

In Germany, Peyton is a fairly common name, currently ranking 3,210th on the list of most popular female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2017 at 1,206th place. Over the last ten years, Peyton has been chosen around 130 times as a first name, which places it at 2,112th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 2,136th.

Nicknames & pet names

Petri / Pey / Peypey / Peyt / Peyti / Peytilein / Peytiqpeyti

Similar first names

Famous people

• Alexander Yelverton Peyton Garnett (American physicist)
• Harry Peyton Steger (American writer)
• Peyton Bennett (character from the series The Ranch, daughter of Colt Bennett and Abby)
• Peyton Hayslip (actress from the USA)
• Peyton Kelly (character from Daddy's Home)
• Peyton Levi Sanders (rapper)
• Peyton List (actress & model from the USA (The Tomorrow People))
• Peyton Manning (American football player)
• Peyton Menning (quarterback for the Denver Broncos until 2016)
• Peyton Meyer (actor from the USA)
• Peyton R. List (child actress)
• Peyton Reed (American film director)
• Peyton Roos (Nobel laureate and physician)
• Peyton Sawyer (character from the series One Tree Hill)
• Peyton Siva (American basketball player)
• Peyton Thompson (American football player)
• Peyton Williams Manning (football quarterback)
• Peyton Young (American mathematician)