Charlotte 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

Charlotte Rank #4
Peter Rank #192

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #192 for Peter.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Peter more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Peter mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Peter boy or girl names?

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

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