Peter Bernhard

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Bernhard — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
Advertisement

Peter Bernhard 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 Bernhard: Anouschka Bernhard (1970–2026), German footballer Ben Bernhard, German cinematographer Bill Bernhard (1871–1949), American baseball pitcher Carl Gustaf Bernhard (1910–2001), Swedish physician and neurophysiologist Christian Bernhard (born 1963), Austrian politician Christoph Bernhard (1628–1692), German composer and musician David Bernhard, American lawyer and judge Dorothy Lehman Bernhard (1903–1969), American civic leader and philanthropist Ernst Bernhard (1896–1965), German Jungian psychoanalyst, pediatrician and astrologer Franck Bernhard (born 1976), French footballer Friedrich Bernhard (. 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: Bernhard

French

Anouschka Bernhard (1970–2026), German footballer Ben Bernhard, German cinematographer Bill Bernhard (1871–1949), American baseball pitcher Carl Gustaf Bernhard (1910–2001), Swedish physician and neurophysiologist Christian Bernhard (born 1963), Austrian politician Christoph Bernhard (1628–1692), German composer and musician David Bernhard, American lawyer and judge Dorothy Lehman Bernhard (1903–1969), American civic leader and philanthropist Ernst Bernhard (1896–1965), German Jungian psychoanalyst, pediatrician and astrologer Franck Bernhard (born 1976), French footballer Friedrich Bernhard (.

Advertisement

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:

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Advertisement

Name Variants & Related Names

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

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

Numerology

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

8
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Bernhard?
The surname Bernhard originates from French. Anouschka Bernhard (1970–2026), German footballer Ben Bernhard, German cinematographer Bill Bernhard (1871–1949), American baseball pitcher Carl Gustaf Bernhard (1910–2001), Swedish physician and neurophysiologist Christian Bernhard (born 1963), Austrian politician Christoph Bernhard (1628–1692), German composer and musician David Bernhard, American lawyer and judge Dorothy Lehman Bernhard (1903–1969), American civic leader and philanthropist Ernst Bernhard (1896–1965), German Jungian psychoanalyst, pediatrician and astrologer Franck Bernhard (born 1976), French footballer Friedrich Bernhard (.
What are the origins of the name Peter Bernhard?
The name Peter Bernhard combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Bernhard originates from French.
Advertisement