Peyton vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Peyton Rank #659

Alexis Rank #485

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Peyton or Alexis more popular?

Alexis is more popular, ranked #485 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Alexis mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Peyton and Alexis boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.