Davon vs Payton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davon

Boy #1,567 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (David) + valley (Devon)"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,567
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Von, Dave

Playground Safety Score

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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

Davon Rank #1,567
Payton Rank #381

Payton is more popular, ranked #381 vs #1567 for Davon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davon ___

  • Davon James
  • Davon Michael
  • Davon Andre
  • Davon Lamar
  • Davon Rashad
  • Davon Elijah

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 Davon

Tyrese Malik Aaliyah Destiny Devonta

If you choose Payton

Taylor Jordan Riley Bailey Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davon or Payton more popular?

Payton is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Davon at #1567 in the United States.

What do Davon and Payton mean?

Davon means "beloved (David) + valley (Devon)" (American English origin). Payton means "Paega's town, farmstead settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Davon and Payton boy or girl names?

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

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