Richard vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Richard Rank #232

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Peter mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Peter boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.