Gabriel vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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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

Gabriel Rank #43

Peter Rank #192

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #192 for Peter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Peter more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Peter mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Gabriel and Peter boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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