Hugh vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Hugh Rank #765

Peyton Rank #659

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Peyton mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Hugh and Peyton boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.