Peter vs Mark

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 #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Mark Rank #246

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Peter or Mark more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Peter and Mark mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Peter and Mark boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.