Peter

Boy

Origin: Greek · Latin

Meaning

“rock or stone”

Cultural Notes

Jesus gave the name Petros (Rock) to Simon, making it one of the most widely used Christian names in history.

Popularity

Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1950s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Peter

  • Saint Peter, Peter Gabriel, Peter Kay

Variants & Spellings

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