Jefferson vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Jefferson Rank #711

Peyton Rank #659

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Jefferson or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Peyton mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Jefferson and Peyton boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.