Peter vs Robert

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 #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Peter Rank #192

Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Robert mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Peter and Robert boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.