Peyton Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Peyton has historical significance, dating back to its mention in the Domesday Book of 1086 as a village in Essex, England

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A Deep Dive

Peyton Overview

Meaning

From the fighter’s estate

Gender

Girl, Gender-neutral

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Old English surname meaning “Pæga’s town”​

Pronunciation

/ˈpeɪ.tən/

Popularity

Peyton is a gender-neutral name popular in the USA and other English-speaking countries. In 2023, Peyton was ranked #142 for girls and #604 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

5 (Visionary, Expansive, Adventurous)

Name Styles

Cool, Modern, Uncommon

Associated Traits

Modern, youthful, versatile, strong
A Deep Dive

Peyton Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Payton, Paityn, Peighton, Paiton, Peyten

Common Nicknames

Peytie, Pey-Pey, Tona

Diminutives

Pey, P, Toni

Famous People

  • Peyton Manning
    (American Football Player)
  • Peyton List
    (American Actress)
  • Peyton Elizabeth Lee
    (American Actress)
  • Peyton Hillis
    (American Football Player)
  • Peyton Reed
    (American Film Director)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Peyton Sawyer
    ("One Tree Hill," TV Series)
  • "Peyton Place"
    (Novel)
  • Peyton Reed
    ("Ant-Man," Film)
  • Peyton List
    ("Cobra Kai," TV Series)
  • Peyton Manning
    ("NFL Quarterback")

Places

  • Peyton Town
    (Colorado, USA)
  • Peyton Forest Park
    (Georgia, USA)
  • Peyton Road
    (California, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Peyton?

Peyton means “noble” or “warrior’s estate.” Those who share this name are known for their resilience and leadership qualities.

What Is the Origin of The Name Peyton?

The name Peyton has English origins, derived from an Old English surname that means “Paega’s town.” Originally a place name, it evolved into a given name used in various cultures and became popular in the modern era.

Peyton Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Peyton in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#992021#1242022#1422023
Top 3 Rankings#422009#512010#512013

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Peyton

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023142
(-18 from 2022)
1953
(-365 from 2022)
0.11165
2022124
(-25 from 2021)
2318
(-373 from 2021)
0.12928
202199
(-1 from 2020)
2691
(-38 from 2020)
0.15020
202098
(-1 from 2019)
2729
(-137 from 2019)
0.15438
201997
(+5 from 2018)
2866
(-44 from 2018)
0.15620
2018102
(-13 from 2017)
2910
(-348 from 2017)
0.15648
201789
(-8 from 2016)
3258
(-252 from 2016)
0.17246
201681
(-9 from 2015)
3510
(-395 from 2015)
0.18131
201572
(-16 from 2014)
3905
(-546 from 2014)
0.20017
201456
(-5 from 2013)
4451
(-128 from 2013)
0.22752
201351
(+2 from 2012)
4579
(+103 from 2012)
0.23754
201253
No change from 2011
4476
(-202 from 2011)
0.23079
201153
(-2 from 2010)
4678
(-292 from 2010)
0.24142
201051
(-9 from 2009)
4970
(-347 from 2009)
0.25348
200942
(+18 from 2008)
5317
(+581 from 2008)
0.26256
200860
(+63 from 2007)
4736
(+1962 from 2007)
0.22738
2007123
(+15 from 2006)
2774
(+237 from 2006)
0.13107
2006138
(-7 from 2005)
2537
(+75 from 2005)
0.12136
2005131
(+3 from 2004)
2462
(+68 from 2004)
0.12131
2004134
(+58 from 2003)
2394
(+694 from 2003)
0.11864
2003192
(-4 from 2002)
1700
(-2 from 2002)
0.08473
2002188
(-15 from 2001)
1702
(-183 from 2001)
0.08618
2001173
(-5 from 2000)
1885
(-82 from 2000)
0.09516
2000168
(+67 from 1999)
1967
(+611 from 1999)
0.09856
1999235
(-17 from 1998)
1356
(-61 from 1998)
0.06965
1998218
(+12 from 1997)
1417
(+114 from 1997)
0.07310
1997230
(+25 from 1996)
1303
(+199 from 1996)
0.06825
1996255
(+182 from 1995)
1104
(+516 from 1995)
0.05758
1995437
(-6 from 1994)
588
(+3 from 1994)
0.03060
1994431
(-27 from 1993)
585
(-32 from 1993)
0.03001
1993404
(+180 from 1992)
617
(+219 from 1992)
0.03130
1992584
(+1449 from 1991)
398
(+331 from 1991)
0.01985
19912033
(+95 from 1990)
67
(+6 from 1990)
0.00329
19902128
(+917 from 1989)
61
(+26 from 1989)
0.00297
19893045
(-506 from 1988)
35
(-7 from 1988)
0.00176
19882539
(+630 from 1987)
42
(+13 from 1987)
0.00218
19873169
(-266 from 1986)
29
(-3 from 1986)
0.00155
19862903
(+827 from 1985)
32
(+10 from 1985)
0.00173
19853730
(-401 from 1984)
22
(-3 from 1984)
0.00119
19843329
(+779 from 1983)
25
(+7 from 1983)
0.00139
19834108
(-83 from 1982)
18
(-1 from 1982)
0.00101
19824025
(+136 from 1981)
19
(+1 from 1981)
0.00105
19814161
(+166 from 1980)
18
(+1 from 1980)
0.00101
19804327
(-424 from 1979)
17
(-2 from 1979)
0.00095
19793903
(+552 from 1978)
19
(+4 from 1978)
0.00110
19784455
(+756 from 1977)
15
(+3 from 1977)
0.00091
19775211
(-1399 from 1976)
12
(-5 from 1976)
0.00073
19763812
(-298 from 1975)
17
(-2 from 1975)
0.00108
19753514
(-86 from 1974)
19
No change from 1974
0.00122
19743428
(+933 from 1973)
19
(+6 from 1973)
0.00121
19734361
(-647 from 1972)
13
(-3 from 1972)
0.00084
19723714
(+2292 from 1971)
16
(+8 from 1971)
0.00099
19716006
(-3152 from 1970)
8
(-16 from 1970)
0.00046
19702854
(+919 from 1969)
24
(+10 from 1969)
0.00131
19693773
(-318 from 1968)
14
(-1 from 1968)
0.00079
19683455
(-897 from 1967)
15
(-8 from 1967)
0.00088
19672558
(-309 from 1966)
23
(-5 from 1966)
0.00134
19662249
(+2580 from 1965)
28
(+20 from 1965)
0.00159
19654829
(-474 from 1964)
8
(-2 from 1964)
0.00044
19644355
(+1536 from 1963)
10
(+4 from 1963)
0.00051
19635891
(-597 from 1962)
6
(-1 from 1962)
0.00030
19625294
(+16 from 1961)
7
No change from 1961
0.00035
19615310
(+776 from 1957)
7
(+2 from 1957)
0.00034
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19576086
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00024
19560
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19530
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
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0
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0.0000
19510
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0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
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0
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0.0000
19490
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0
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0.0000
19480
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0
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0.0000
19470
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0
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0.0000
19460
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0
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0.0000
19450
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0
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0.0000
19440
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0
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0.0000
19430
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0.0000
19420
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19410
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0.0000
19400
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0.0000
19390
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19380
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19370
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19360
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19350
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19340
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19330
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19320
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19310
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19300
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19290
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19280
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19270
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19260
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19250
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19240
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19230
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19220
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19210
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19200
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19190
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19180
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19170
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19160
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19150
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19140
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0.0000
19130
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0.0000
19120
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0
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0.0000
19110
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19100
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0.0000
19090
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0.0000
19080
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19070
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19060
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19050
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0.0000
19040
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19030
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19020
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0.0000
19010
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0
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0.0000
19000
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0
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0.0000
18990
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0.0000
18980
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0
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18970
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18960
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18920
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18890
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0.0000
18810
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0.0000
18800
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0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Peyton

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1452021#2002022#2092023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1802021#2042022#2422023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#622021#712022#982023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1342021#1502022#1912023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#572021#662022#802023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#832021#942022#1262023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1052021#1152022#1722023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#972021#1022022#1232023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1162021#1532022#1422023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#492021#772022#932023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#782021#972022#1282023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#792021#1212022#1142023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#962021#1212022#1632023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1162021#1472022#2642023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#962021#1092022#1492023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1292021#1492022#1792023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1152021#1052022#1012023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#952021#1002022#1452023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#902021#612022#1122023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1082021#1332022#1782023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#942021#1052022#1512023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1052021#1212022#1152023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1122021#1492022#1262023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1512021#2602022#2692023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1032021#1612022#1782023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#802021#1082022#1232023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#712021#1952022#1102023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1342021#762022#1112023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1062021#2012022#1592023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1012021#1502022#1702023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1642021#1372022#2322023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1392021#1602022#1932023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1912021#1372022#2132023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#892021#792022#952023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#702021#752022#1082023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1122021#1472022#2832023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#752021#1552022#1332023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1442021#1132022#1612023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#832021#562022#1052023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#652021#1292022#1142023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#872021#962022#992023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1502020#712021#1602023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#962021#732022#642023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1052020#542021#1242022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1602021#1002022#1322023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#962021#2162022#932023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#892021#1112022#1262023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#622021#1062022#1072023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1122017#582018#2672020

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#462018#1082019#932020

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1022019#222021#902023

Popularity Rankings for Peyton in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#932021#1052022#2112023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#972019

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1002021#1232022#1312023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#1642021#2482022#1802023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2372021#3542022#3282023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3172019#3022020#2792021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3602020#4052021#3362022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8712019#7002020#7272023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Peyton a Name for Boys or Girls?

Peyton works well for boys and girls. The name’s historical roots and stylish sound allow it to transcend traditional gender boundaries.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Peyton

Peyton in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Peyton Manning (Football Player, born 1976): An American former NFL quarterback known for his long and successful career with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos.
  • Peyton List (Actress, born 1998): An American actress recognized for her roles in "Jessie" and "Cobra Kai."
  • Peyton Elizabeth Lee (Actress, born 2004): An American actress best known for her role as Andi Mack in the Disney Channel series "Andi Mack."
  • Peyton Hillis (Football Player, born 1986): An American former NFL running back known for his time with the Cleveland Browns.
  • Peyton Reed (Director, born 1964): An American film director celebrated for his work on movies like "Bring It On" and "Ant-Man."
  • Peyton Randolph (Politician, 1721–1775): An American politician who served as the first President of the Continental Congress.
  • Peyton Sawyer ("One Tree Hill," 2003 TV Series): A passionate artist and cheerleader navigating the ups and downs of high school and beyond.
  • Peyton Place ("Peyton Place," 1956 Novel by Grace Metalious): A novel exploring the hidden scandals and secrets of a small American town.
  • Peyton Reed ("Ant-Man," 2015 Film): The director of the Marvel film "Ant-Man," known for his unique approach to the superhero genre.
  • Peyton List ("Cobra Kai," 2018 TV Series): An actress known for her role as Tory Nichols in the popular martial arts drama series.
  • Peyton Manning ("NFL Quarterback"): A legendary American football quarterback who played for the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos, known for his strategic mind and leadership.
  • Peyton Farquhar ("An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge," 1890 Short Story by Ambrose Bierce): The protagonist of the famous short story about a man facing execution during the Civil War.
  • Peyton Kelly ("The Game Plan," 2007 Film): A young girl who discovers that her father is a famous football player and changes his life.
  • Peyton Royce ("WWE Wrestler"): An Australian professional wrestler and former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion.
  • Peyton Elizabeth Lee ("Andi Mack," 2017 TV Series): An actress known for her lead role as Andi Mack, navigating the challenges of teenage life.
  • Peyton Cabot Harrison III ("The House on the Gulf," 2004 Novel by Margaret Peterson Haddix): A character in the mystery novel about a brother and sister uncovering family secrets.
  • Peyton City (Colorado, USA): A small unincorporated community in El Paso County, situated on the high plains east of Colorado Springs.
  • Peyton Forest Park (Georgia, USA): A public park in Atlanta featuring walking trails and green spaces.
  • Peyton Road (California, USA): A road in Los Angeles County connecting various residential neighborhoods.
  • Peyton Hall (Oxford, England): A historic building located within the University of Oxford, serving as a student residence.
  • Peyton Highway (Texas, USA): A major roadway in Houston, providing access to various commercial and residential areas.
  • Peyton Lake (Alabama, USA): A serene lake located in the Talladega National Forest, ideal for fishing and boating.
  • Peyton Island (British Columbia, Canada): A small island off the coast of Vancouver, known for its natural beauty and wildlife.

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