Names Like Peter

If you love Peter — rock, stone, Greek in origin — you’ll probably love these names too. We’ve matched them by origin, sound and popularity using real US naming data, so every suggestion is a genuine relative of Peter, never a random pick.

Most similar to Peter

Greek boy names with a comparable feel and popularity.

From Lucania; light · Greek

Gift of God · Greek

The Lord is my God · Greek

To tame, subdue · Greek

Defender of the people · Greek

Defender of the people · Greek

Hunter · Greek

Victory of the people · Greek

Follower of Demeter · Greek

Good man · Greek

Of debated meaning · Greek

Order, universe · Greek

Liberator · Greek

Anointed · Greek

Steadfast, constant · Greek

Messenger of the gods · Greek

Names with a similar meaning

Names that share Peter’s meaning or theme.

Supplanter · Hebrew

Who is like God? · Hebrew

God is gracious · Hebrew

Beloved · Hebrew

Of debated origin · Hebrew

Bearer of Christ · Greek

Of Mars · Latin

Gift of God · Hebrew

Twin · Aramaic

God is my judge · Hebrew

Manly, brave · Greek

Supplanter · Hebrew

Peter starts with P — more P names

Small, humble · French

Nobleman · Latin

Small, humble · Spanish

The sacred syllable Om · Sanskrit

Rock, stone · Italian

The great roc (鹏) · Chinese

Sibling names for Peter

Names that pair well with Peter for a brother, sister or middle name.

Bearer of Christ · Greek

Manly, brave · Greek

Torch, light · Greek

Honoring God · Greek

Victory of the people · Greek

Pearl · Greek

Farmer, earth-worker · Greek

Wisdom · Greek

Frequently asked questions

What names are similar to Peter?

Names similar to Peter include Luke, Theodore, Elias, Damian, Alexander, Xander — matched by origin, style and popularity.

What other names start with P like Peter?

Popular P names in the same style include Paul, Patrick, Preston, Paxton, Pedro, Phoenix.

What names go well with Peter?

Names that pair well with Peter include Christopher, Andrew, Helen, Timothy, Nicholas.

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