BoyGreek origin2 syllables
Peter
Meaning: “Rock, stone”
About the name Peter
Peter is a boy name with Greek roots, meaning “Rock, stone”.
It has a classic feel. In 2025, Peter ranked #187 for boys in the US, with 1,954 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1957. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Peter were boys.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek, meaning “stone, rock”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Peter”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #187
- In 2015
- #205
- Babies in 2025
- 1,954
Popularity of Peter, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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Names similar to Peter
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.