Boy name
Peter name meaning
“stone, rock”
Peter is a masculine name meaning stone or rock, derived from the Greek name Petros. It is a European form of that Greek source. The name also appears in the New Testament as the name of the apostle Peter, providing a biblical connection alongside its literal meaning.
What does Peter mean?
Stone, rock
In Indonesian: batu, batu karang
Origin and cultural usage of Peter
A European form of Greek Petros 'rock', the name of the apostle Peter in the New Testament.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Peter
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Peter, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Peter Elon Kristiyono
Meaning of each word
- Peter: stone, rock
- Elon: oak tree
- Kristiyono: follower of Christ
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Meaning of each word
- Peter: stone, rock
- Andrean: brave, manly
- Eliezer: God is my help
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Peter Josua
Meaning of each word
- Peter: stone, rock
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
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Meaning of each word
- Siprianus: from the island of Cyprus
- Peter: stone, rock
- Yustus: just and upright
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Peter Lazarus
Meaning of each word
- Peter: stone, rock
- Lazarus: God has helped
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Meaning of each word
- Peter: stone, rock
- Josua: the Lord is salvation
- Simson: associated with the sun
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How to pronounce Peter
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦺꦠꦺꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮨᮒᮨᮁ |
Is Peter a boy’s name?
Yes, Peter is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Peter ranks #770 among boy names in our data sample (26 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Peter
Famous people named Peter
- Peter F. Gontha · b. 1948
- Peter O'Byrne · b. 1955
- Peter Sondakh · b. 1953
- Peter Holly
- Peter Saerang · b. 1950
- Peter Sie · b. 1929
- Peter Sumarsono · b. 1928
- Peter Alimudir
- Peter Andreas · b. 1960
- Peter B. Tappy
- Peter Charles
- Peter F. Worabay · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Peter
What is the meaning of Peter?
Peter means stone, rock. A European form of Greek Petros 'rock', the name of the apostle Peter in the New Testament.
Is Peter a boy’s name?
Yes, Peter is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 96% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Peter?
Peter is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Peter have?
Peter has 2 syllables (Pe-ter) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Peter?
Peter ranks #770 among boy names in our data sample (26 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Peter?
Some ideas: Peter Elon Kristiyono; Peter Andrean Eliezer; Peter Josua.
Famous people named Peter?
Notable people named Peter include Peter F. Gontha, Peter O'Byrne, Peter Sondakh.
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