Peter vs Adolf

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 #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Peter Rank #192

Adolf Rank #26,599

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Peter or Adolf more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Peter and Adolf mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Peter and Adolf boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.