Peter vs James

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 #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Peter Rank #192

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and James mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Peter and James boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.