Lauren vs Peyton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lauren

Girl #351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Laurentum, the laurel city"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#351
Total SSA Count
879
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laur, Laurie, Ren

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lauren Rank #351
Peyton Rank #168

Peyton is more popular, ranked #168 vs #351 for Lauren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lauren ___

  • Lauren Elizabeth
  • Lauren Marie
  • Lauren Anne
  • Lauren Grace
  • Lauren Nicole
  • Lauren Ashley

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 Lauren

Ashley Megan Ryan Kyle Brittany

If you choose Peyton

Logan Riley Jordan Taylor Parker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauren or Peyton more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #168 compared to Lauren at #351 in the United States.

What do Lauren and Peyton mean?

Lauren means "from Laurentum, the laurel city" (Latin origin). Peyton means "Pacca's town" (Old English origin).

Are Lauren and Peyton boy or girl names?

Lauren is primarily a girl name. Peyton is primarily a girl name.

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