Peter vs Victor

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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Victor

Boy #214 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"conqueror, winner"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French Romanian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#214
Total SSA Count
1,674
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Vic, Vicky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Peter Rank #192
Victor Rank #214

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #214 for Victor.

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

Victor ___

  • Victor James
  • Victor Hugo
  • Victor Emmanuel
  • Victor Luis
  • Victor Alexander
  • Victor Ramon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

If you choose Victor

Hugo Felix Sebastian Vivienne Clara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Victor more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Victor at #214 in the United States.

What do Peter and Victor mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Victor means "conqueror, winner" (Latin origin).

Are Peter and Victor boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Victor is primarily a boy name.

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