Peyton vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Peyton Rank #659

Jefferson Rank #711

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Peyton or Jefferson more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Jefferson mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Peyton and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.