Reid vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reid

Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Reid Rank #300

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #300 for Reid.

Is Reid or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Reid at #300 in the United States.

What do Reid and Peter mean?

Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Reid and Peter boy or girl names?

Reid is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.