Peter vs Kenneth

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 #284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"handsome; fair one"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach)

Scottish Irish English American

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Peter Rank #192

Kenneth Rank #284

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #284 for Kenneth.

Is Peter or Kenneth more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Kenneth at #284 in the United States.

What do Peter and Kenneth mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Kenneth means "handsome; fair one" (Scottish Gaelic (Coinneach) origin).

Are Peter and Kenneth boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Kenneth is primarily a boy name.