Peter vs Max

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 #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Peter Rank #192

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Max mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Peter and Max boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.