Peyton vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Peyton Rank #659

Ray Rank #777

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #777 for Ray.

Is Peyton or Ray more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Ray at #777 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Ray mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Peyton and Ray boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.