Collin vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Collin

Boy #490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young creature, cub"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#490
Total SSA Count
627
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Col

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Collin Rank #490
Peyton Rank #168

Peyton is more popular, ranked #168 vs #490 for Collin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Collin ___

  • Collin James
  • Collin Reid
  • Collin Thomas
  • Collin Patrick
  • Collin Grant
  • Collin Ross

Peyton ___

  • Peyton Grace
  • Peyton Marie
  • Peyton Elizabeth
  • Peyton Rose
  • Peyton Ann
  • Peyton Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Collin

Declan Fiona Brendan Maeve Callum

If you choose Peyton

Logan Riley Jordan Taylor Parker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Collin or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #168 compared to Collin at #490 in the United States.

What do Collin and Peyton mean?

Collin means "young creature, cub" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Peyton means "Pacca's town" (Old English origin).

Are Collin and Peyton boy or girl names?

Collin is primarily a boy name. Peyton is primarily a girl name.

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