Afton vs Payden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Afton

Boy #6,458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the Afton river"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Boy #6,329 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fighting man's settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Afton Rank #6,458

Payden Rank #6,329

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 vs #6458 for Afton.

Is Afton or Payden more popular?

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 compared to Afton at #6458 in the United States.

What do Afton and Payden mean?

Afton means "from the Afton river" (Scottish origin). Payden means "fighting man's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Afton and Payden boy or girl names?

Afton is primarily a boy name. Payden is primarily a boy name.