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Harvey 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

Harvey Rank #244
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #244 for Harvey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harvey or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Harvey at #244 in the United States.

What do Harvey and Peter mean?

Harvey means "battle worthy" (Old Breton origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Harvey and Peter boy or girl names?

Harvey is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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