Peter vs Riley

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 #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Peter Rank #192

Riley Rank #229

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Peter or Riley more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Peter and Riley mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Peter and Riley boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.