Dylan vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Dylan Rank #28

Peter Rank #192

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Dylan or Peter more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Peter mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Dylan and Peter boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.