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Peyton

American  
[peyt-n] / ˈpeɪt n /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Payton.


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Peyton May scattered five hits over six innings, striking out eight batters.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

TD Cowen analysts Joseph Thome and Peyton Bohnsack raised their United Therapeutics stock price to $660 from $575 on Monday following the trial results.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Williams, now 45, became the second oldest woman to win a WTA Tour-level singles match by beating Peyton Stearns at the Washington Open last July.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

“Our perspective is that this is the new normal,” said John Peyton, CEO of Dine Brands Global, the parent of Applebee’s and IHOP.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Alas, there was a difference between fantasy football and fantasy finance: When a fantasy football player drafts Peyton Manning to be on his team, he doesn’t create a second Peyton Manning.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis