Peyton vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Peyton Rank #659

Mac Rank #696

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Peyton or Mac more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Mac mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Peyton and Mac boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.