Peter vs Barrett

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 #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Barrett mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Peter and Barrett boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.