Peter vs Roman

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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Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Polish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#52
Total SSA Count
5,474
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rome, Ro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Peter Rank #192
Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #192 for Peter.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Peter ___

  • Peter James
  • Peter Alexander
  • Peter John
  • Peter William
  • Peter Henry
  • Peter Thomas

Roman ___

  • Roman James
  • Roman Alexander
  • Roman Michael
  • Roman John
  • Roman David
  • Roman Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

If you choose Roman

Olivia Sophia Julius Leo Helena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Peter and Roman mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Peter and Roman boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.

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