Peter vs Miles

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 #37 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"soldier, warrior"

Origin: Latin miles meaning soldier

English Latin Irish American

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Miles Rank #37

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Miles more popular?

Miles is more popular, ranked #37 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Miles mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Peter and Miles boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.