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Name Origin

Payton is a surname of English origin, meaning 'fighting man's estate.' It has become increasingly popular as a given name in recent decades, particularly for boys.

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Famous People

Payton Manning (1976-)

NFL Quarterback

  • Super Bowl XLI Champion
  • 5x NFL MVP
  • 14x Pro Bowler

Payton Pritchard (1998-)

NBA Point Guard

  • NCAA Champion (2020)
  • Pac-12 Player of the Year (2020)