Peter vs Yitzchok

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Yitzchok

Boy #961 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he will laugh, laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#961
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Peter Rank #192
Yitzchok Rank #961

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #961 for Yitzchok.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Yitzchok more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Yitzchok at #961 in the United States.

What do Peter and Yitzchok mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Yitzchok means "he will laugh, laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Peter and Yitzchok boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Yitzchok is primarily a boy name.

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