Peter vs Parker

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 #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Parker Rank #97

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Parker more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Parker mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin).

Are Peter and Parker boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.