Peter vs Colin

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 #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Colin Rank #335

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Peter or Colin more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Peter and Colin mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Peter and Colin boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.