Peter vs Calvin

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 #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Peter Rank #192

Calvin Rank #140

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Calvin more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Calvin mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin).

Are Peter and Calvin boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.