Peter vs Brian

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 #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

Irish English American Scottish

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Peter Rank #192

Brian Rank #301

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Peter or Brian more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Peter and Brian mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Peter and Brian boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.