Gender: Boy
Meaning: Rock — unshakable foundation and steadfast faith
Origin: Greek/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #192 in 2024 with 1,889 babies born.
History: Peter comes from the Greek 'Petros,' meaning rock or stone. Jesus gave this name to the apostle Simon, calling him the foundation of the church, which gave it immense Christian significance. Two popes, numerous saints, and royals across Europe bore the name. Literary figures like Peter Pan have kept it lively in popular culture.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Peter? About 1 in 1,762 babies born in 2024 were named Peter, or roughly 5.2 per day in the United States.
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