Peyton vs Bear

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Peyton Rank #659

Bear Rank #829

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Peyton or Bear more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Bear mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Peyton and Bear boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.