Colin vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#335
Total SSA Count
1,035
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Col

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

Colin Rank #335
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #335 for Colin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colin ___

  • Colin James
  • Colin Patrick
  • Colin Michael
  • Colin Andrew
  • Colin Lee

Peter ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Colin

Declan Ronan Siobhan Bridget Aiden

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colin or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Peter mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Colin and Peter boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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