Eyden 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

Popularity Comparison

Eyden Rank #1,348
Payton Rank #381

Payton is more popular, ranked #381 vs #1348 for Eyden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eyden ___

  • Eyden James
  • Eyden Michael
  • Eyden Cole
  • Eyden Thomas
  • Eyden Ryan
  • Eyden Patrick

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 Eyden

Brayden Jayden Kayden Hayden Caden

If you choose Payton

Taylor Jordan Riley Bailey Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eyden or Payton more popular?

Payton is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Eyden at #1348 in the United States.

What do Eyden and Payton mean?

Eyden means "little fire, fiery one" (Old Irish via Gaelic origin). Payton means "Paega's town, farmstead settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Eyden and Payton boy or girl names?

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

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