Peyton: meaning and origin

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Peyton

“Fighting man’s estate; from an English surname”

Gender
👧 Girl
Origin
🫖 English
Letters · syllables
6 · 2
Starts with
P

Modern

About the name Peyton

Peyton is a girl’s name from the English tradition. Its meaning is “fighting man’s estate; from an English surname”. Names from Old English and English words and surnames — like Harper, Hudson, Willow and Wyatt.

It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.

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Questions and answers

What does the name Peyton mean?

Peyton is a name of English origin. It means: fighting man’s estate; from an English surname.

Is Peyton a boy or girl name?

Peyton is usually given to girls.

How many syllables does Peyton have?

Peyton has 6 letters and about 2 syllables.