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Cade 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

Cade Rank #272
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #272 for Cade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cade or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cade and Peter mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Cade and Peter boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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