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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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Popularity Comparison

Peter Rank #192
Elliott Rank #163

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #192 for Peter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Elliott more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Elliott mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Peter and Elliott boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Elliott is primarily a boy name.

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