Morgan vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morgan

Boy #532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea-born, born of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Morgan Rank #532

Peyton Rank #659

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Morgan or Peyton more popular?

Morgan is more popular, ranked #532 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Morgan and Peyton mean?

Morgan means "sea-born, born of the sea" (Welsh origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Morgan and Peyton boy or girl names?

Morgan is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.