Boy Name
Pieter
"A Dutch and Afrikaans form of Peter, derived from the Greek 'petros,' meaning 'stone' or 'rock.'"
Ranked #9627 for boys
About the Name Pieter
Meaning
A Dutch and Afrikaans form of Peter, derived from the Greek 'petros,' meaning 'stone' or 'rock.'
Origin
DutchGender
Boy
First Letter
PBoy Rank
#9627
Pieter is a boy name of Dutch origin. The name means "A Dutch and Afrikaans form of Peter, derived from the Greek 'petros,' meaning 'stone' or 'rock.'" and Currently ranked #9627 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with P or explore other Dutch names.
Popularity Over Time
#100 1950
#155 1960
#146 1970
#159 1980
#155 1990
#111 2000
#56 2010
#21 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Pieter
- PB Pieter Bruegel (Flemish painter)
- Pd Pieter de Hooch (Dutch Golden Age painter)