Charlotte vs Payton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Charlotte Rank #4
Payton Rank #381

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #381 for Payton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Payton

Taylor Jordan Riley Bailey Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Payton more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Payton at #381 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Payton mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Payton means "Paega's town, farmstead settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Charlotte and Payton boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Payton is primarily a girl name.

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