Ethan vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Ethan Rank #19

Peter Rank #192

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Ethan or Peter more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Peter mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Ethan and Peter boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.