Peter vs Hunter

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 #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Hunter Rank #128

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Hunter more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Hunter mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Peter and Hunter boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.