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Anthony vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anthony

Boy #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Priceless; of inestimable worth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
6,326
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Anthony Rank #44
Peter Rank #192

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 vs #192 for Peter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anthony or Peter more popular?

Anthony is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Anthony and Peter mean?

Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Anthony and Peter boy or girl names?

Anthony is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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