Peter vs Alexander

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 #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Alexander mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Peter and Alexander boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.