Tristan vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tristan

Boy #267 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tumult, noise"

Origin: Pictish/Celtic

English French Welsh Breton

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Tristan Rank #267

Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #267 for Tristan.

Is Tristan or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Tristan at #267 in the United States.

What do Tristan and Peter mean?

Tristan means "tumult, noise" (Pictish/Celtic origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Tristan and Peter boy or girl names?

Tristan is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.