Maximus 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

Maximus Rank #331
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #331 for Maximus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maximus ___

  • Maximus James
  • Maximus Alexander
  • Maximus Cole
  • Maximus Reid
  • Maximus Kai

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 Maximus

Augustus Aurelius Julius Octavia Lucia

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maximus or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Maximus at #331 in the United States.

What do Maximus and Peter mean?

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

Are Maximus and Peter boy or girl names?

Maximus is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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