Chase 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

Chase Rank #173
Peter Rank #192

Chase is more popular, ranked #173 vs #192 for Peter.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chase ___

  • Chase Anthony
  • Chase Michael
  • Chase Alexander
  • Chase William
  • Chase Thomas
  • Chase Robert

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 Chase

Logan Blake Morgan Taylor Drew

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chase or Peter more popular?

Chase is more popular, ranked #173 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Chase and Peter mean?

Chase means "hunter" (Old French origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Chase and Peter boy or girl names?

Chase is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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