Patrick vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pat, Paddy, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Patrick Rank #221
Peter Rank #192

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #221 for Patrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Patrick ___

  • Patrick James
  • Patrick Michael
  • Patrick John
  • Patrick Joseph
  • Patrick Thomas
  • Patrick Henry

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 Patrick

Brigid Siobhan Colm Finn Maeve

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Peter more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Peter mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Patrick and Peter boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.

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