Joshua vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Joshua Rank #57

Peter Rank #192

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Joshua or Peter more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Peter mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Joshua and Peter boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.