Hailey vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hailey

Girl #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay meadow, hay clearing"

Origin: Old English place name (haeg + leah)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
2,620
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hails

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hailey Rank #100
Peyton Rank #168

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 vs #168 for Peyton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hailey ___

  • Hailey Grace
  • Hailey Rose
  • Hailey Ann
  • Hailey Marie
  • Hailey Elizabeth
  • Hailey Jean

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 Hailey

Kaylee Ashley Taylor Brooke Megan

If you choose Peyton

Logan Riley Jordan Taylor Parker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hailey or Peyton more popular?

Hailey is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Peyton at #168 in the United States.

What do Hailey and Peyton mean?

Hailey means "hay meadow, hay clearing" (Old English place name (haeg + leah) origin). Peyton means "Pacca's town" (Old English origin).

Are Hailey and Peyton boy or girl names?

Hailey is primarily a girl name. Peyton is primarily a girl name.

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