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Peter vs Damian

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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Damian

Boy #110 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"master, conqueror"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Polish French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#110
Total SSA Count
3,233
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Peter Rank #192
Damian Rank #110

Damian is more popular, ranked #110 vs #192 for Peter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Damian more popular?

Damian is more popular, ranked #110 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Damian mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Damian means "master, conqueror" (Greek origin).

Are Peter and Damian boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Damian is primarily a boy name.

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