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The name Payton is of English origin and is a variant of the name Peyton which means "fighting-man's estate". It comes from the Old English words "pē(a)ga" meaning "fight, circuit" and "tūn" meaning "enclosure, settlement" or "estate". The name Payton gained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s, likely due to the success of American football player Walter Payton. The name is considered unisex, but is more commonly used for girls in recent years.

Payton is popular in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is less common in other countries.

Payton is a unisex name that has gained popularity in recent years. If you're looking for names similar to Payton, here are a few options:

• Peyton
• Paxton
• Hayden
• Grayson
• Mason
• Jordan
• Taylor
• Sawyer
• Cassidy
• Carson
• Emerson
• Kennedy