Peter vs Christopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Christopher Rank #61

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Christopher more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Christopher mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Peter and Christopher boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.