Hayden vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Hayden Rank #154

Peter Rank #192

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Hayden or Peter more popular?

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Hayden and Peter mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Hayden and Peter boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.