Peter
stone or rock (Greek)
Peter is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 251, with 29,708 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
stone or rock (Greek)
Derived from the Greek 'Petros', Peter is among the most prominent Christian given names globally. In the Philippines, the English form 'Peter' gained widespread popularity alongside the Spanish cognate 'Pedro', reflecting both Christian naming heritage and American educational influence.
Peter derives from the Greek name Petros, meaning 'stone' or 'rock', which translates the Aramaic name Cephas given by Jesus to the apostle Simon. In the Philippines, it is widely used both due to strong Christian traditions and the adoption of English-language biblical forms.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently given as a standalone name or part of traditional Catholic compounds like Peter Paul or Peter John. Commonly abbreviated to the nickname 'Pete'.
Related forms
- Pedro Spanish
- Pierre French
- Pietro Italian
- Peter German
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Peter with common surname pairs
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How do I use Peter with two Filipino surnames?
Peter is the given name. The full name is Peter + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Peter a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Peter is number 251, with 29,708 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.