Peyton vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Peyton Rank #659

Alden Rank #577

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Peyton or Alden more popular?

Alden is more popular, ranked #577 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Alden mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Peyton and Alden boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.