Peyton vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Peyton Rank #659

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Peyton or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Bruce mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Peyton and Bruce boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.