Peyton vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Peyton Rank #659

Nelson Rank #778

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Peyton or Nelson more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Nelson mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Peyton and Nelson boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.