Aaron vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Aaron Rank #79

Peter Rank #192

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Aaron or Peter more popular?

Aaron is more popular, ranked #79 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Peter mean?

Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Aaron and Peter boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.