Peter vs Patrick

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 #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Peter Rank #192

Patrick Rank #221

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Peter or Patrick more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Peter and Patrick mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Peter and Patrick boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.