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Peter vs Ace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Ace

Boy #165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"unity; the best; one"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#165
Total SSA Count
2,203
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Peter Rank #192
Ace Rank #165

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 vs #192 for Peter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Ace more popular?

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Ace mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Ace means "unity; the best; one" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Peter and Ace boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Ace is primarily a boy name.

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