PETER


Thinking of naming your baby Peter?


Here is everything you need to know....


Possible meaning or origins:

The name has Greek origins.

"A rock". One of Christ's apostles.

How Popular is the Name Peter?


Name statistics based on the latest data available in the UK and US


In 2019, the name was used 245 times in England and Wales. This means around 1 in 1,240 baby boys were given the name during the year.

The name Peter was one of the top 250 boy names used during 2019.

Based on data from the past 10 years, the name Peter is always used as a boys name in England and Wales.


Short Versions of the name Peter

PETAR    PETE    PETR    PETRUS   


Variations of the name Peter

PEDRO    PIERRE    PIERS    PIETER    PIETRO    PIOTR   


Feminine versions of the name Peter

PETRA    PETRINA   


Popular double-barrelled versions of the name Peter

PETER-JAMES    PETER-JUNIOR   


Other names you may like to consider which are similar to Peter

PETA    PETAL    PETEHN    PETEK    PETERJAMES    PETERJOHN    PETERSON    PETIE    PETRAS    PETRO    PETRONA    PETRONILA    PETROS    PETRU    PETRUTA    PETTER    PETUNIA    PETYA    PETYON   


Famous Peters

Famous people and celebrities who share the same name:

Peter Andre
Peter Beardsley (English)
- footballer
Peter Crouch (English)
- footballer
Peter Gordon
- chef
Peter Jackson
- director
Peter Kay (English)
- comedian
Peter O'Toole
Peter Paul Rubens
- painter
Peter Phillips
Peter Shilton (English)
- footballer