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Peter vs Bodie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Bodie

Boy #347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Old Norse/Anglo-Saxon

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#347
Total SSA Count
980
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Peter Rank #192
Bodie Rank #347

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #347 for Bodie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Bodie more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Bodie at #347 in the United States.

What do Peter and Bodie mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Bodie means "messenger, herald" (Old Norse/Anglo-Saxon origin).

Are Peter and Bodie boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Bodie is primarily a boy name.

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