Peter vs Harvey

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 #244 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle worthy"

Origin: Old Breton

English British Irish American

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Harvey Rank #244

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #244 for Harvey.

Is Peter or Harvey more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Harvey at #244 in the United States.

What do Peter and Harvey mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Harvey means "battle worthy" (Old Breton origin).

Are Peter and Harvey boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Harvey is primarily a boy name.