Peter vs Jesse

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 #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Jesse Rank #187

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Jesse more popular?

Jesse is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Jesse mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Jesse means "wealthy" (Hebrew origin).

Are Peter and Jesse boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Jesse is primarily a boy name.