Xavier vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xavier

Boy #102 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"savior"

Origin: Spanish

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✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Xavier Rank #102

Peter Rank #192

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Xavier or Peter more popular?

Xavier is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Xavier and Peter mean?

Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Xavier and Peter boy or girl names?

Xavier is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.