Peter vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Peter Rank #192

Alex Rank #205

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Peter or Alex more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Peter and Alex mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Peter and Alex boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.