Peter vs Paul

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 #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Peter Rank #192

Paul Rank #264

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Peter or Paul more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Peter and Paul mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Peter and Paul boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.