Ben vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Ben Rank #802

Peyton Rank #659

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Peyton mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ben and Peyton boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.