Peter vs Lydia

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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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Peter Rank #192

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Lydia mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Peter and Lydia boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.