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Peter vs Pearce

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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Popularity Comparison

Peter Rank #192
Pearce Rank #5,191

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #5191 for Pearce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Pearce more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Pearce at #5191 in the United States.

What do Peter and Pearce mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Pearce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Peter and Pearce boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Pearce is primarily a boy name.

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