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Peter vs Jace

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

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Jace

Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#114
Total SSA Count
3,113
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Peter Rank #192
Jace Rank #114

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 vs #192 for Peter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Jace more popular?

Jace is more popular, ranked #114 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Jace mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin).

Are Peter and Jace boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Jace is primarily a boy name.

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