Peyton vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Peyton Rank #659

Hugh Rank #765

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Peyton or Hugh more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Hugh mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Peyton and Hugh boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.