Peter Information -- Meaning, Origin, and/or Other Information
This eMedTV Web page explains name information related to Peter. This includes the meaning, origin, and other forms of Peter.
Popularity and Rank
The graph shows the rank based on the number of children named Peter from 1880 to 2012 when it was in the top 1000 baby names in the United States. Roll over the graph to see the rank for each year.Meanings and Variations
Peter is from Greek meaning Rock.
Alternates for Peter include: Farris, Ferris, Parry, Peadar, Pearce, Peder, Pedro, Peirce, Perkin, Perren, and Péter
Peter is associated with these categories: Harry Potter, British Royalty, Biblical, Saint, Pope, and Old Fashioned
Famous Children Named Peter
Given name: Peter
Father: Peter Brant, Media Mogul
Mother: Stephanie Seymour, Model
Father: Peter Brant, Media Mogul
Mother: Stephanie Seymour, Model
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