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Peter vs Estes

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
Estes Rank #31,754

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #31754 for Estes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Estes more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Estes at #31754 in the United States.

What do Peter and Estes mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin).

Are Peter and Estes boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Estes is primarily a boy name.

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