Brian vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brian

Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Brian Rank #301

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Brian or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Brian and Peter mean?

Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Brian and Peter boy or girl names?

Brian is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.