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Boy Name

Peter

"Rock, stone"

Ranked #139 for boys

About the Name Peter

Meaning

Rock, stone

Origin

Greek

Gender

Boy

First Letter

P

Boy Rank

#139

Peter is a boy name of Greek origin. The name means "Rock, stone" and is currently ranked #139 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with P or explore other Greek names.

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Popularity Over Time

#35
1950
#28
1960
#35
1970
#42
1980
#68
1990
#95
2000
#120
2010
#139
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Peter

  • PP Peter Pan
  • PP Peter Parker
  • PJ Peter Jackson

Names Similar to Peter

Patrick

Boy

Noble, patrician, of noble birth

Latin #128

Paul

Boy

Small, humble, little

Latin #145

Parker

Unisex

Park keeper, guardian of the park

English #230

Preston

Boy

Priest's town, holy settlement

English #119
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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
P
Origin
Greek

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