Names like Peter
If Peter is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Greek classics to names with a similar sound. Peter has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Andres, Jason, Christopher and Alex.
24 boy names like Peter
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- Andres#200The name Andres means "manly" or "brave." It comes from a Greek word related to "man."Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Jason#165Jason means "healer".Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Christopher#68This name comes from Greek and means 'Christ-bearer.' It refers to someone who carries…Also GreekSame “-er” ending
- Alex#232This name means 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people.' It suggests someone who…Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Steven#271Steven means "crown" or "wreath." It comes from the Greek word for garland, which was…Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Philip#528Philip means "lover of horses." It comes from the Greek words "philos" (loving) and…Also Greek2 syllables
- Hector#409Hector means "steadfast." It can also mean "defending" or "holding fast."Also Greek2 syllables
- Nicolas#177Nicolas means "victory of the people." It comes from the Greek words "nike" (victory)…Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Timothy#203It means "honoring God" or "God's honor."Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Tyler#220Tyler means "tile maker." It comes from an old English surname for someone who made tiles.Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Alejandro#195This name means 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people.' It suggests someone who…Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Nicholas#112Nicholas means "victory of the people." It comes from the Greek words "nike" (victory)…Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- NestorNestor means "traveler" or "one who returns home." It's also associated with wisdom and…Also Greek2 syllables
- Damon#501It comes from a Greek word meaning 'to tame' or 'to overpower.' The name is also…Also Greek2 syllables
- Jorge#323Jorge means "farmer" or "earth-worker."Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Javier#274It means "new house" or "castle".Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Dennis#707This name means 'devotee of Dionysus,' referring to the Greek god of wine and revelry.Also Greek2 syllables
- Spencer#360It means "steward" or "administrator."Same “-er” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Andy#565It means "manly" or "brave." It's a common short form of the name Andrew.Also Greek2 syllables
- Damien#352This name comes from a Greek word meaning 'to tame' or 'to subdue'.Also Greek2 syllables
- Andre#368The name Andre means "manly" or "brave." It suggests strength and courage.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Dorian#539The name means 'from Doris' or 'of the Dorians,' referring to an ancient Greek tribe.Also Greek
- StephanStephan means "crown" or "wreath." It's often associated with victory or honor.Also Greek2 syllables
- Esteban#461It means 'crown' or 'garland,' often symbolizing victory or honor.Also Greek
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- What names are similar to Peter?
- Names with a similar style to Peter include Andres, Jason, Christopher, Alex, Steven and Philip.
- How are these names matched to Peter?
- Each name is compared with Peter on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Peter has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Greek names are like Peter?
- Andres, Jason, Christopher, Alex and Steven share Peter's Greek roots.