Aiden vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiden

Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#47
Total SSA Count
6,243
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Aide, A

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pete, Per

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Aiden Rank #47
Peter Rank #192

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #192 for Peter.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aiden ___

  • Aiden James
  • Aiden Michael
  • Aiden Thomas
  • Aiden Cole
  • Aiden Ryan
  • Aiden Scott

Peter ___

  • Peter James
  • Peter Alexander
  • Peter John
  • Peter William
  • Peter Henry
  • Peter Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aiden

Liam Caden Owen Brynn Fiona

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiden or Peter more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Aiden and Peter mean?

Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Aiden and Peter boy or girl names?

Aiden is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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