Peyton vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Peyton Rank #659

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Peyton or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Sam mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Peyton and Sam boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.