Peter

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Peter is a common masculine given name. It is derived from Greek Πέτρος, Petros (meaning "stone, rock", via Greek petra). An Old English variant is Piers.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The name Peter is of Greek origin, specifically from the word "Πέτρος" (Petros). The word means "stone" or "rock" in English. This name was given to Simon by Jesus in the New Testament of the Bible, signifying Simon as the 'rock' upon which the Church would be built.

Popularity[edit | edit source]

Peter has been a popular name across many cultures and regions. It has been a common name in Western cultures, as well as in the Middle East. In the United States, the name Peter was in the top 200 names for newborn boys for most of the years from 1900 to 2016, according to the Social Security Administration.

Variations[edit | edit source]

There are several variations of the name Peter in different languages, including "Pierre" in French, "Pietro" in Italian, and "Pedro" in Spanish. Other forms include "Petrus" in Latin, "Petr" in Czech, and "Pekka" in Finnish.

Notable people named Peter[edit | edit source]

There have been many notable people named Peter throughout history, including:

See also[edit | edit source]

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