Payton Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Payton Name at a Glance

Name	Payton
Meaning	Royal.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Payton Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Payton means “Royal”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Payton Name Origin

Our database records Payton under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Payton a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Payton is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Payton

When considering Payton for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.