Peter vs Erick

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 #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

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8 High Risk

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Peter Rank #192

Erick Rank #333

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #333 for Erick.

Is Peter or Erick more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Peter and Erick mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Peter and Erick boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.