Peter vs Gabriel

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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Henry Romeo Maximiliano James

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Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Hudson Mason Elliot

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Popularity Comparison

Peter Rank #192

Gabriel Rank #43

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #192 for Peter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Gabriel more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Gabriel mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin).

Are Peter and Gabriel boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Gabriel is primarily a boy name.

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