Peter vs Evan

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 #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Evan mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Peter and Evan boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.