Peyton vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Peyton Rank #659

Cal Rank #671

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #671 for Cal.

Is Peyton or Cal more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Cal at #671 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Cal mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Peyton and Cal boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.