Harry vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Peyton Rank #659

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Peyton mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Harry and Peyton boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.