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Peter vs Greyson

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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Greyson

Boy #127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the grey-haired one"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#127
Total SSA Count
2,868
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Peter Rank #192
Greyson Rank #127

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 vs #192 for Peter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Greyson more popular?

Greyson is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Greyson mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Greyson means "son of the grey-haired one" (English origin).

Are Peter and Greyson boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Greyson is primarily a boy name.

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