Jonathan vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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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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Jonathan Rank #83

Peter Rank #192

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Jonathan or Peter more popular?

Jonathan is more popular, ranked #83 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Peter mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Jonathan and Peter boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.