Peter
/P-IY-T-EH-R/
Rock, stone — from Greek Petros, the name Jesus gave to Simon, the apostle on whom the Church was built. A byword for steadfast foundation across two millennia.
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How well does Peter fit your family?
This page tells you what Peter means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Peter is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “Rock, stone — from Greek Petros, the name Jesus gave to Simon, the apostle on whom the Church was built. A byword for steadfast foundation across two millennia.”.
Peter is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Rock, stone — from Greek Petros, the name Jesus gave to Simon, the apostle on whom the Church was built. A byword for steadfast foundation across two millennia." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among European, Greek, Singaporean families, Peter carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Peter
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Peter lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Peter's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Peter's saint & feast day →What does Peter's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Peter resonates in either tradition.
Peter's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Peter's full reading →
Does Peter go with your family's names?
Peter breaks into 5 sounds: /P-IY-T-EH-R/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Peter sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Peter beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Peter — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Peter
If Peter resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in European families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Peter
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Common questions about Peter
What does the name Peter mean?
Peter means "Rock, stone — from Greek Petros, the name Jesus gave to Simon, the apostle on whom the Church was built. A byword for steadfast foundation across two millennia.." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Peter a boy or girl name?
Peter is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Peter?
Peter is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Greek, Singaporean families.
Is Peter a Christian name?
Yes. Peter is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Peter mean in Greek?
Peter originates from Greek, where it means "Rock, stone — from Greek Petros, the name Jesus gave to Simon, the apostle on whom the Church was built. A byword for steadfast foundation across two millennia.."
What are common nicknames for Peter?
Common short forms of Peter include Pete, Petey.
What is the numerology of Peter?
Peter has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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