Peiton is a feminine name with American English pronunciation, pronounced as PAY-tun (/peɪ.tən/). It is a variation of the name Peyton. The origin of the name is uncertain, but it is believed to have derived from an English surname that originally meant "from a town with a deer enclosure" or "from the warrior's town." The name Peiton has been given to a small number of newborn girls in the United States, with varying occurrences and rankings over the past decade.