Peyton vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Peyton Rank #659

Allen Rank #574

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Peyton or Allen more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Allen mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Peyton and Allen boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.