Peyton vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Peyton Rank #659

Ben Rank #802

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Peyton or Ben more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Ben mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Peyton and Ben boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.