Peter vs Henry

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 #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English French German

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Peter Rank #192

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Henry mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Peter and Henry boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.