Peyton vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

English American French

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Peyton Rank #659

Dax Rank #640

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Peyton or Dax more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Dax mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Peyton and Dax boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.