Peter Amador

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Amador — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Amador is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Peter is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "rock" — a translation of the Aramaic Cephas. The first pope of the Catholic Church. The surname Amador: Surname: Adael Amador (born 2003), Dominican professional baseball player Agustí Roc Amador (born 1971), Spanish ski-mountaineer and long-distance runner Andrey Amador (born 1986), Costa Rican road-bicycle racer Carlos Fonseca Amador (1936–1976) professor, politician, and Nicaraguan Guillermo Amador (born 1974), American musician Jose Maria Amador (1777–1883), rancher, miner, and businessman, for whom Amador City and Amador County, California are named Juan Valentín Amador (1793–1848), Mexican army general Manuel Amador Guerrero (1833–1909), first President of Panama Michael Amador, American m. Peter is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 572K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Peter reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Peter

Meaning: rock

Greek

From the Greek Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "rock" — a translation of the Aramaic Cephas. The first pope of the Catholic Church.

Surname: Amador

Spanish

Surname: Adael Amador (born 2003), Dominican professional baseball player Agustí Roc Amador (born 1971), Spanish ski-mountaineer and long-distance runner Andrey Amador (born 1986), Costa Rican road-bicycle racer Carlos Fonseca Amador (1936–1976) professor, politician, and Nicaraguan Guillermo Amador (born 1974), American musician Jose Maria Amador (1777–1883), rancher, miner, and businessman, for whom Amador City and Amador County, California are named Juan Valentín Amador (1793–1848), Mexican army general Manuel Amador Guerrero (1833–1909), first President of Panama Michael Amador, American m.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Peter is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 9%
Greece 8%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Peter by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Peter has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Pete
  • Pietro
  • Pedro
  • Pieter
  • Piotr
  • Petros

Notable People Named Peter Amador

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Peter Amador:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Peter?
The first name Peter originates from Greek. From the Greek Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "rock" — a translation of the Aramaic Cephas. The first pope of the Catholic Church.
When was Peter most popular?
The name Peter reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Amador?
The surname Amador originates from Spanish. Surname: Adael Amador (born 2003), Dominican professional baseball player Agustí Roc Amador (born 1971), Spanish ski-mountaineer and long-distance runner Andrey Amador (born 1986), Costa Rican road-bicycle racer Carlos Fonseca Amador (1936–1976) professor, politician, and Nicaraguan Guillermo Amador (born 1974), American musician Jose Maria Amador (1777–1883), rancher, miner, and businessman, for whom Amador City and Amador County, California are named Juan Valentín Amador (1793–1848), Mexican army general Manuel Amador Guerrero (1833–1909), first President of Panama Michael Amador, American m.
What are the origins of the name Peter Amador?
The name Peter Amador combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Amador originates from Spanish.
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