Ethan vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19
Total SSA Count
8,170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eth

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

Ethan Rank #19
Peter Rank #192

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #192 for Peter.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ethan ___

  • Ethan James
  • Ethan Cole
  • Ethan Thomas
  • Ethan Alexander
  • Ethan Grey
  • Ethan Joseph

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 Ethan

Emma Sophia Noah Olivia Lucas

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethan or Peter more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Peter mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Ethan and Peter boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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