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Colter 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

Colter Rank #218
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #218 for Colter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colter or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Colter at #218 in the United States.

What do Colter and Peter mean?

Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Colter and Peter boy or girl names?

Colter is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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