Allen vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Allen Rank #574

Peyton Rank #659

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Allen or Peyton more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Allen and Peyton mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Allen and Peyton boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.