Erick vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

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8 High Risk

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Erick Rank #333

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #333 for Erick.

Is Erick or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Erick and Peter mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Erick and Peter boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.