Chris vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Chris Rank #651

Peyton Rank #659

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Chris or Peyton more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Chris and Peyton mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Chris and Peyton boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.