Emma 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

Emma Rank #2
Payton Rank #381

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #381 for Payton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Payton

Taylor Jordan Riley Bailey Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Payton more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Payton at #381 in the United States.

What do Emma and Payton mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Payton means "Paega's town, farmstead settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Emma and Payton boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Payton is primarily a girl name.

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