Robert vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Robert Rank #90

Peter Rank #192

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Robert or Peter more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Robert and Peter mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Robert and Peter boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.