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George vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
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

George Rank #123
Peter Rank #192

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #192 for Peter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Peter more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do George and Peter mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are George and Peter boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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