Pehr-Erik
Greek and Old Norse · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Pehr-Erik
Pehr-Erik is a Swedish compound name combining Pehr (a form of Peter, from Greek Petros meaning "stone" or "rock") and Erik (from Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning "ever ruler" or "eternal ruler").
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Etymology
Pehr-Erik is a Swedish compound name combining Pehr (a form of Peter, from Greek Petros meaning "stone" or "rock") and Erik (from Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning "ever ruler" or "eternal ruler"). The name is used primarily in Swedish and Scandinavian cultures, particularly in Sweden, and reflects Nordic naming traditions where compound given names were common among Protestant populations.
Pehr-Erik currently ranks #3,168 in the United States as a boy's name.
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