Peter vs Maximus

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 #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

English Roman American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Maximus Rank #331

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #331 for Maximus.

Is Peter or Maximus more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Peter and Maximus mean?

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

Are Peter and Maximus boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.