Christopher vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Christopher

Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Christopher Rank #61

Peter Rank #192

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Christopher or Peter more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Christopher and Peter mean?

Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Christopher and Peter boy or girl names?

Christopher is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.