Peter vs Sonny

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 #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

American English Italian-American

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Sonny Rank #336

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #336 for Sonny.

Is Peter or Sonny more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Sonny at #336 in the United States.

What do Peter and Sonny mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin).

Are Peter and Sonny boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Sonny is primarily a boy name.