Peter vs Reid

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 #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Reid Rank #300

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #300 for Reid.

Is Peter or Reid more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Reid at #300 in the United States.

What do Peter and Reid mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin).

Are Peter and Reid boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Reid is primarily a boy name.