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Caden 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

Caden Rank #211
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #211 for Caden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caden or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Caden at #211 in the United States.

What do Caden and Peter mean?

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

Are Caden and Peter boy or girl names?

Caden is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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