Jack vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Peter' can be twisted to 'peter'"}

Jack Rank #15

Peter Rank #192

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Jack or Peter more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Jack and Peter mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Jack and Peter boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.