Peter vs Adit

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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Adit

Boy #36,351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"first, beginning, primordial"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,351
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Peter Rank #192
Adit Rank #36,351

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #36351 for Adit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Adit more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Adit at #36351 in the United States.

What do Peter and Adit mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Adit means "first, beginning, primordial" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Peter and Adit boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Adit is primarily a boy name.

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