Peter Botelho

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Botelho — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Botelho 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 Botelho: Abel Botelho (1855/6–1917), Portuguese military officer, diplomat and writer Bruce Botelho (born 1948), American attorney and politician in Alaska Carlos Botelho (1899–1982), Portuguese painter and cartoonist Carlos Botelho (1855–1947), Brazilian minister João Botelho (born 1949), Portuguese film director Jordan Botelho (born 2001), American football player Júlio Botelho (1929–2003), also known as Julinho, Brazilian footballer Martiniano Ferreira Botelho, Portuguese doctor, politician and philanthropist Mauricio Botelho, former chairman of Embraer Poliana Botelho (born 1988), Brazilian mixed 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: Botelho

Portuguese

Abel Botelho (1855/6–1917), Portuguese military officer, diplomat and writer Bruce Botelho (born 1948), American attorney and politician in Alaska Carlos Botelho (1899–1982), Portuguese painter and cartoonist Carlos Botelho (1855–1947), Brazilian minister João Botelho (born 1949), Portuguese film director Jordan Botelho (born 2001), American football player Júlio Botelho (1929–2003), also known as Julinho, Brazilian footballer Martiniano Ferreira Botelho, Portuguese doctor, politician and philanthropist Mauricio Botelho, former chairman of Embraer Poliana Botelho (born 1988), Brazilian mixed 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

Numerology

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

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Botelho?
The surname Botelho originates from Portuguese. Abel Botelho (1855/6–1917), Portuguese military officer, diplomat and writer Bruce Botelho (born 1948), American attorney and politician in Alaska Carlos Botelho (1899–1982), Portuguese painter and cartoonist Carlos Botelho (1855–1947), Brazilian minister João Botelho (born 1949), Portuguese film director Jordan Botelho (born 2001), American football player Júlio Botelho (1929–2003), also known as Julinho, Brazilian footballer Martiniano Ferreira Botelho, Portuguese doctor, politician and philanthropist Mauricio Botelho, former chairman of Embraer Poliana Botelho (born 1988), Brazilian mixed m.
What are the origins of the name Peter Botelho?
The name Peter Botelho combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Botelho originates from Portuguese.
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