Burma vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Burma

Girl #38,780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of the Bamar people"

Origin: Burmese

Cultural Roots

Burmese Southeast Asian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,780
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bur, Birma

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

Burma Rank #38,780
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #38780 for Burma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Burma ___

  • Burma Rose
  • Burma Jean
  • Burma May
  • Burma Ann
  • Burma Lee

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 Burma

Asia India Siam China

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burma or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Burma at #38780 in the United States.

What do Burma and Peter mean?

Burma means "land of the Bamar people" (Burmese origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Burma and Peter boy or girl names?

Burma is primarily a girl name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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