Stephen vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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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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Stephen Rank #378

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Peter mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Stephen and Peter boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.