Peter vs Julian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Peter Rank #192

Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Julian mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Peter and Julian boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.