Peter vs Lucas

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 #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Peter Rank #192

Lucas Rank #9

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Lucas more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Lucas mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Peter and Lucas boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Lucas is primarily a boy name.