Peter vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Peter Rank #192

Richard Rank #232

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Peter or Richard more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Peter and Richard mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Peter and Richard boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.