Peyton vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Peyton Rank #659

Derrick Rank #820

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Peyton or Derrick more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Derrick mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Peyton and Derrick boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.