PEYTON

Meaning

Peyton began as an English surname and place name, ultimately tied to an Old English place-name element meaning something like “Pæga’s town” or “settlement.” As a given name, it is usually treated as a transferred surname, so its meaning is more historical and place-based than descriptive in the way many first names are. In modern use, it has become a stylish unisex name, especially in English-speaking countries.

Origin

Fun fact

Peyton rose sharply as a first name in the U.S. during the late 20th century, helped by the broader trend of using surnames as given names.