Peter vs Emerson

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 #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Emerson Rank #270

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Peter or Emerson more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Peter and Emerson mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Peter and Emerson boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.