US Popularity Rank: 273

Origin: Irish

Meaning: Fighting man's estate; Pæga’s settlement

Peyton is a gender-neutral name of Irish and English origins. In Ireland, it is considered a variant of Patrick, while in England, it was a habitational surname before becoming popularized as a given name. As far as meanings go, few could compete with Peyton’s. The name means “fighting man’s estate” or "Pæga’s settlement,: which conjures images of medieval warriors defending their castle. In more modern contexts, Peyton, and its closest variant Payton, are fashionable for both baby girls and boys. Notable namesakes include actress Peyton List, former football player Peyton Manning, and the fictional character Peyton Sawyer from One Tree Hill.