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Peter vs Niko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Niko

Boy #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Finnish Slavic Italian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#344
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Peter Rank #192
Niko Rank #344

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #344 for Niko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Niko more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Niko at #344 in the United States.

What do Peter and Niko mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Niko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Peter and Niko boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Niko is primarily a boy name.

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