Peter vs Louis

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 #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

French English German Spanish Belgian

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Louis Rank #236

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #236 for Louis.

Is Peter or Louis more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Louis at #236 in the United States.

What do Peter and Louis mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin).

Are Peter and Louis boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Louis is primarily a boy name.