Payton vs Theodore

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
Full profile for Payton →

Popularity Comparison

Payton Rank #381
Theodore Rank #4

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

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Payton ___

  • Payton Grace
  • Payton Ann
  • Payton Marie
  • Payton Rose
  • Payton Leigh
  • Payton Nicole

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Payton

Taylor Jordan Riley Bailey Blake

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Payton or Theodore more popular?

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

What do Payton and Theodore mean?

Payton means "Paega's town, farmstead settlement" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Payton and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Theodore vs Payton Payton vs Kaliyah Payton vs Evie Payton vs Dream Payton vs Luciana
← Full profile: Payton ← Full profile: Theodore Browse all baby names