Bear vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Bear Rank #829

Peyton Rank #659

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Bear or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Bear and Peyton mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Bear and Peyton boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.