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Peter

female

Meaning

"Rock, Stone"

Derived from Greek Petros, prominent in Christian tradition as an apostolic name signifying firmness or stability.

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Popularity History of Peter

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Peter Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Peter.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Peter

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Famous Peters

  • S
    Saint Peter (Bible)
    Chief apostle of Jesus and first Bishop of Rome
  • P
    Peter Jackson
    New Zealand filmmaker who directed The Lord of the Rings trilogy

Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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