Peter vs Xavier

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 #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

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✓ All Clear

Peter Rank #192

Xavier Rank #102

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Peter or Xavier more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Xavier mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin).

Are Peter and Xavier boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Xavier is primarily a boy name.