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Peter vs Pierce

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
Pierce Rank #541

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #541 for Pierce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Pierce more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Peter and Pierce mean?

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

Are Peter and Pierce boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.

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