Arrow vs Payton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ari, Ro

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Payton

Girl #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Paega's town, farmstead settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#381
Total SSA Count
820
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pay, Payt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arrow Rank #1,674
Payton Rank #381

Payton is more popular, ranked #381 vs #1674 for Arrow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arrow ___

  • Arrow James
  • Arrow Cole
  • Arrow Reed
  • Arrow Finn
  • Arrow Blake
  • Arrow Dean

Payton ___

  • Payton Grace
  • Payton Ann
  • Payton Marie
  • Payton Rose
  • Payton Leigh
  • Payton Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arrow

Archer Hunter Scout Wren Sage

If you choose Payton

Taylor Jordan Riley Bailey Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrow or Payton more popular?

Payton is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Arrow at #1674 in the United States.

What do Arrow and Payton mean?

Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin). Payton means "Paega's town, farmstead settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Arrow and Payton boy or girl names?

Arrow is primarily a boy name. Payton is primarily a girl name.

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