Back to Baby Names

Peter vs Hiram

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

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Peter' can be twisted to 'peter'"}

Similar Names

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Peter Rank #192
Hiram Rank #1,768

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Hiram more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Peter and Hiram mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Peter and Hiram boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons