Payton vs Dayton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Payton

Boy #1,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior's estate"

Origin: Old English

American English Irish

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Boy #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Payton Rank #1,515

Dayton Rank #1,190

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 vs #1515 for Payton.

Is Payton or Dayton more popular?

Dayton is more popular, ranked #1190 compared to Payton at #1515 in the United States.

What do Payton and Dayton mean?

Payton means "warrior's estate" (Old English origin). Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin).

Are Payton and Dayton boy or girl names?

Payton is primarily a boy name. Dayton is primarily a boy name.