Meaning
rock, stone
Origin
Peter is a name of Greek origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 14 countries (AT, BE, CA, CH, DE, EG, GB, HU, IE, NG, NL, RS, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- traditional
- religious
- strong
- international
- masculine
Famous people named Peter
- Saint Peter
Variations
Petr, Piotr, Pedro, Petrus, Pietro
Nicknames
Pete
Popularity
Peter appears in 14 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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