Julian vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Julian Rank #30

Peter Rank #192

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Julian or Peter more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Julian and Peter mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Julian and Peter boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.