Origin and Meaning of Peter

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Peter

Greek

Meaning of Peter

The name Peter is derived from the Greek word "petra" meaning "stone, rock".

Famous bearers

Bearers include Peter Falk (born 1927), an American actor; Peter Boyle (1935 - 2006), an American actor; Peter Jackson (born 1961), a New Zealand filmmaker, best known as the director of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

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