Peter vs Stephen

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 #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Stephen Rank #378

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Peter or Stephen more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Peter and Stephen mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Peter and Stephen boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.