Peter vs Xander

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
Xander Rank #216

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #216 for Xander.

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

Xander ___

  • Xander James
  • Xander Cole
  • Xander Reid
  • Xander Blake
  • Xander Grey
  • Xander Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Peter

John Mary Thomas Catherine Elizabeth

If you choose Xander

Zoe Luna Felix Axel Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Xander more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Peter and Xander mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Peter and Xander boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.

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