Peter
PEE-ter
Popularity
#192
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
589,576
Peak Year
#11,629 in 1957
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Peter is derived from the Greek word 'petros' meaning 'stone' or 'rock'. It is a classic biblical name.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Peter O'Toole
Irish actor known for Lawrence of Arabia.
Peter Jackson
New Zealand film director, producer, and screenwriter.
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