Nelson vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nelson

Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Nelson Rank #778

Peyton Rank #659

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Nelson or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Nelson and Peyton mean?

Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin). Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Nelson and Peyton boy or girl names?

Nelson is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a boy name.