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Ayden 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

Ayden Rank #213
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #213 for Ayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayden or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Ayden and Peter mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Ayden and Peter boy or girl names?

Ayden is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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