Cam vs Payton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cam

Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior's estate"

Origin: Old English

American English Irish

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Cam Rank #1,426

Payton Rank #1,515

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 vs #1515 for Payton.

Is Cam or Payton more popular?

Cam is more popular, ranked #1426 compared to Payton at #1515 in the United States.

What do Cam and Payton mean?

Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Payton means "warrior's estate" (Old English origin).

Are Cam and Payton boy or girl names?

Cam is primarily a boy name. Payton is primarily a boy name.