Peter
PEE-ter
✦ Meaning
“From the Greek Petros, meaning 'stone' or 'rock,' given by Jesus to the apostle Simon as a declaration of his steadfastness. Saint Peter became the first Bishop of Rome, making this one of the most influential names in Western civilisation, a byword for dependability across two thousand years.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #192 in the United States.
Origin
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Style
Famous Bearers
- Saint Peter the Apostle
- Peter Pan
- Peter Parker (Spider-Man)
Cross-Cultural Notes
One of the most universal names: Pierre (French), Pietro (Italian), Pedro (Spanish/Portuguese), Pjotr (Russian), Pieter (Dutch), Peadar (Irish)
People Also Ask
From the Greek Petros, meaning 'stone' or 'rock,' given by Jesus to the apostle Simon as a declaration of his steadfastness. Saint Peter became the first Bishop of Rome, making this one of the most influential names in Western civilisation, a byword for dependability across two thousand years.
Peter is currently ranked #192 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.
Popular nicknames for Peter include Pete.
Names that pair beautifully with Peter include James, Thomas, Andrew, Victor, Irina.