Peter vs Wilsie

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
Wilsie Rank #17,166

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #17166 for Wilsie.

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

Wilsie ___

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 Wilsie

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Wilsie more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Wilsie at #17166 in the United States.

What do Peter and Wilsie mean?

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

Are Peter and Wilsie boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Wilsie is primarily a boy name.

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