Hunter vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Hunter Rank #128

Peter Rank #192

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Hunter or Peter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Peter mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Hunter and Peter boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.