Peyton vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

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Popularity Comparison

Peyton Rank #168
Wilson Rank #645

Peyton is more popular, ranked #168 vs #645 for Wilson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Peyton ___

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

Wilson ___

  • Wilson James
  • Wilson Lee
  • Wilson Gray
  • Wilson Cole
  • Wilson Scott
  • Wilson Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Peyton

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If you choose Wilson

Harrison Emerson Waverly Fletcher Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peyton or Wilson more popular?

Peyton is more popular, ranked #168 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Peyton and Wilson mean?

Peyton means "Pacca's town" (Old English origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Peyton and Wilson boy or girl names?

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

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