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Peter
BoyMeaning of Peter: Greek: 'rock'
Peter is a boy's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 194th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 286th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#194
1,954 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#286
157 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
591,531
First recorded 1880 · peak 1957
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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