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Julius vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Julius Rank #390
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #390 for Julius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Julius and Peter mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Julius and Peter boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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