Alan vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Alan Rank #167

Peter Rank #192

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Alan or Peter more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Alan and Peter mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Alan and Peter boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.