Peter vs Jackson

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 #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Jackson mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Peter and Jackson boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.