Peyton vs Scott

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

English American Scottish

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Peyton Rank #659

Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #659 for Peyton.

Is Peyton or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Scott mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Peyton and Scott boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.