Louis vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

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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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Louis Rank #236

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #236 for Louis.

Is Louis or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Louis at #236 in the United States.

What do Louis and Peter mean?

Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Louis and Peter boy or girl names?

Louis is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.