Peter vs Gavin

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 #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Gavin Rank #254

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Peter or Gavin more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Peter and Gavin mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Peter and Gavin boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.