West vs Payton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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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West Rank #1,339

Payton Rank #1,515

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1515 for Payton.

Is West or Payton more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Payton at #1515 in the United States.

What do West and Payton mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Payton means "warrior's estate" (Old English origin).

Are West and Payton boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Payton is primarily a boy name.