Peyton vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peyton

Boy #659 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Paega's settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Peyton Rank #659

Wes Rank #745

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 vs #745 for Wes.

Is Peyton or Wes more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #659 compared to Wes at #745 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Wes mean?

Peyton means "Paega's settlement" (Old English origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Peyton and Wes boy or girl names?

Peyton is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.