Peter vs Timothy

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 #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Timothy Rank #208

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Peter or Timothy more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Peter and Timothy mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Peter and Timothy boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.