Peter vs Rotha

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

Peter Rank #192
Rotha Rank #23,755

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #23755 for Rotha.

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

Rotha ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

If you choose Rotha

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Rotha more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Rotha at #23755 in the United States.

What do Peter and Rotha mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Peter and Rotha boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Rotha is primarily a boy name.

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