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Atticus vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Atticus Rank #277
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #277 for Atticus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atticus or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Atticus and Peter mean?

Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Atticus and Peter boy or girl names?

Atticus is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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