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Grant vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Grant Rank #241
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #241 for Grant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grant or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Peter mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Grant and Peter boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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