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Peyton vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Peyton Rank #659
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #659 for Peyton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peyton or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Peyton at #659 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Seth mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Peyton and Seth boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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