Oliver 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

Oliver Rank #3
Peter Rank #192

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #192 for Peter.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Peter more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Peter mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Oliver and Peter boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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