Maximiliano 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

Maximiliano Rank #298
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #298 for Maximiliano.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maximiliano ___

  • Maximiliano Alejandro
  • Maximiliano Antonio
  • Maximiliano Rafael
  • Maximiliano Sebastian
  • Maximiliano Carlos
  • Maximiliano Luis

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 Maximiliano

Valentina Isabella Leonardo Emiliano Rodrigo

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maximiliano or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Maximiliano at #298 in the United States.

What do Maximiliano and Peter mean?

Maximiliano means "greatest" (Latin origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Maximiliano and Peter boy or girl names?

Maximiliano is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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