Peter vs Sebastian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Boy #14 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"from Sebastia"

Origin: Latin

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Peter Rank #192

Sebastian Rank #14

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Sebastian more popular?

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Sebastian mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin).

Are Peter and Sebastian boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Sebastian is primarily a boy name.