Peyton vs Roy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Peyton Rank #659

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Peyton or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Roy mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Peyton and Roy boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.