Peter vs Steven

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 #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Peter Rank #192

Steven Rank #269

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Peter or Steven more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Peter and Steven mean?

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

Are Peter and Steven boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.