Peyton vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Peyton Rank #659

Layne Rank #697

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #697 for Layne.

Is Peyton or Layne more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Layne at #697 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Layne mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Peyton and Layne boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.