Oliver 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

Oliver Rank #3
Payton Rank #381

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #381 for Payton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Payton

Taylor Jordan Riley Bailey Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Payton more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Payton at #381 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Payton mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Payton means "Paega's town, farmstead settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Oliver and Payton boy or girl names?

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

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