Peter vs Arthur

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 #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Peter Rank #192

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Arthur mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Peter and Arthur boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.