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Peetus

Quick answerPeetus is a Finnish given name derived from the Latin name Petrus, meaning "stone" or "rock," referencing the biblical apostle Peter.

Latin · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#7,007
TrendStable
Peak year—
Syllables2
OriginLatin
LanguageFinnish
CultureNordic/Finnish
ReligionChristianity
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 4
Global rank#7,007

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Peetus

Peetus is a Finnish given name derived from the Latin name Petrus, meaning "stone" or "rock," referencing the biblical apostle Peter.

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Etymology

Peetus is a Finnish given name derived from the Latin name Petrus, meaning "stone" or "rock," referencing the biblical apostle Peter. The name is primarily used in Finland and other Nordic countries with historical Lutheran Protestant traditions, particularly among Finnish-speaking populations.

Peetus currently ranks #7,007 in the United States as a boy's name.

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