Peter vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Peter Rank #192

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Adam mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Peter and Adam boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.