Peter vs Hayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Peter Rank #192

Hayden Rank #154

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Hayden more popular?

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Hayden mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Peter and Hayden boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.