Jackson vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Jackson Rank #35

Peter Rank #192

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Jackson or Peter more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Peter mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Jackson and Peter boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.