Peter vs Jeremiah

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 #93 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God will uplift, exalt"

Origin: Hebrew (Yirmeyahu)

Hebrew English Christian African American

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Peter Rank #192

Jeremiah Rank #93

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Jeremiah more popular?

Jeremiah is more popular, ranked #93 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Jeremiah mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Jeremiah means "God will uplift, exalt" (Hebrew (Yirmeyahu) origin).

Are Peter and Jeremiah boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Jeremiah is primarily a boy name.