Peer
Danish · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Peer
The given name 'Peer' is a variant of 'Peter', derived from the Greek *petros* meaning "rock" or "stone." It is used primarily in Dutch, Scandinavian, and German cultures, often as a short form of Pieter or Peter, and is notably associated with Saint Peter, a key figure in Christianity.
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Etymology
The given name 'Peer' is a variant of 'Peter', derived from the Greek *petros* meaning "rock" or "stone." It is used primarily in Dutch, Scandinavian, and German cultures, often as a short form of Pieter or Peter, and is notably associated with Saint Peter, a key figure in Christianity.
Peer currently ranks #4,132 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1961.
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