Peter vs Edward

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 #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Edward Rank #228

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Peter or Edward more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Peter and Edward mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Peter and Edward boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.