Lake vs Payton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

American English

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Boy #1,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior's estate"

Origin: Old English

American English Irish

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Lake Rank #1,633

Payton Rank #1,515

Payton is more popular, ranked #1515 vs #1633 for Lake.

Is Lake or Payton more popular?

Payton is more popular, ranked #1515 compared to Lake at #1633 in the United States.

What do Lake and Payton mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Payton means "warrior's estate" (Old English origin).

Are Lake and Payton boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Payton is primarily a boy name.