Peter vs Simon

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 #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Simon Rank #251

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Peter or Simon more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Peter and Simon mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Peter and Simon boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.