Ashton vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Ashton Rank #188
Peter Rank #192

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 vs #192 for Peter.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashton ___

  • Ashton James
  • Ashton Lee
  • Ashton Cole
  • Ashton Blake
  • Ashton Reid
  • Ashton Grant

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 Ashton

Hunter Greyson Peyton Hayden Brynn

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashton or Peter more popular?

Ashton is more popular, ranked #188 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Ashton and Peter mean?

Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Ashton and Peter boy or girl names?

Ashton is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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