Peter vs Nicholas

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 #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Nicholas mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Peter and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.