Peyton vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Peyton Rank #659

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Peyton or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Erik mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Peyton and Erik boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.