Maureen vs Peighton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maureen

Girl #4,928 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little Mary"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,928
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Reenie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Maureen Rank #4,928
Peighton Rank #4,991

Maureen is more popular, ranked #4928 vs #4991 for Peighton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maureen ___

  • Maureen Rose
  • Maureen Anne
  • Maureen Frances
  • Maureen Patricia
  • Maureen Brigid
  • Maureen Catherine

Peighton ___

  • Peighton Grace
  • Peighton Marie
  • Peighton Lynn
  • Peighton Rose
  • Peighton Anne
  • Peighton Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Maureen

Colleen Siobhan Brendan Declan Aoife

If you choose Peighton

Brayden Addison Madison Riley Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maureen or Peighton more popular?

Maureen is more popular, ranked #4928 compared to Peighton at #4991 in the United States.

What do Maureen and Peighton mean?

Maureen means "little Mary" (Irish Gaelic origin). Peighton means "from the warrior's town" (Old English origin).

Are Maureen and Peighton boy or girl names?

Maureen is primarily a girl name. Peighton is primarily a girl name.

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