Peter vs Theo

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 #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

English Greek French German American

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Theo mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Peter and Theo boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.