Back to Baby Names

Bradley vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bradley

Boy #365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"broad clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#365
Total SSA Count
906
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

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

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Peter' can be twisted to 'peter'"}

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Bradley Rank #365
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #365 for Bradley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradley or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Bradley at #365 in the United States.

What do Bradley and Peter mean?

Bradley means "broad clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Bradley and Peter boy or girl names?

Bradley is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons