Peter vs Eric

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 #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Peter Rank #192

Eric Rank #252

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Peter or Eric more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Peter and Eric mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Peter and Eric boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.