Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Rock, Stone, River, Strong
Pronunciation: PEE-ter, /ˈpiːtər/, P IY T ER
Popularity Rank: #89
Derived from the Greek name Πέτρος (Petros) meaning 'stone' or 'rock'. It is the name given to the apostle Simon by Jesus in the New Testament, and has been a popular name among Christians throughout history.
The name Peter is of Greek origin and means Rock, Stone, River, Strong. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Peter is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Germany, and 95 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: PEE-ter
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈpiːtər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P IY T ER
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Peter is recorded 353,396 times globally, ranking it as the 89th most common name worldwide.
Peter is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 55,141 occurrences, making it the 14th most popular name in the country.
In Germany, the name Peter is found among 1 in every 9 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #14 | 1 : 10 |
| United States of America | #110 | 1 : 45 |
| Germany | #7 | 1 : 9 |
| Netherlands | #2 | 1 : 10 |
| Nigeria | #24 | 1 : 51 |
| South Africa | #20 | 1 : 117 |
| Egypt | #415 | 1 : 166 |
| Belgium | #11 | 1 : 29 |
| Austria | #8 | 1 : 11 |
| Canada | #17 | 1 : 38 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Peter from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 26, 2024 03:46 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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