Peter vs Rory

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 #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Rory Rank #226

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #226 for Rory.

Is Peter or Rory more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Rory at #226 in the United States.

What do Peter and Rory mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Peter and Rory boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.