Peter Cram

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Cram — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Cram 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 Cram: Alastair Cram (1909–1994), Scottish mountaineer, lawyer and Second World War British Army officer Allan Gilbert Cram (1886–1947), American painter Bobby Cram (1939–2007), English footballer Cleveland Cram (1917–1999), American CIA station chief and historian Donald J. Cram (1919–2001), Nobel Prize–winning American chemist Edith Claire Cram (1880–1960), American peace activist and heiress Eloise Blaine Cram (1896–1957), American parasitologist George F. 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: Cram

Scottish

Alastair Cram (1909–1994), Scottish mountaineer, lawyer and Second World War British Army officer Allan Gilbert Cram (1886–1947), American painter Bobby Cram (1939–2007), English footballer Cleveland Cram (1917–1999), American CIA station chief and historian Donald J. Cram (1919–2001), Nobel Prize–winning American chemist Edith Claire Cram (1880–1960), American peace activist and heiress Eloise Blaine Cram (1896–1957), American parasitologist George F.

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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 Cram:

9
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

7
Personality Number

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

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 Cram?
The surname Cram originates from Scottish. Alastair Cram (1909–1994), Scottish mountaineer, lawyer and Second World War British Army officer Allan Gilbert Cram (1886–1947), American painter Bobby Cram (1939–2007), English footballer Cleveland Cram (1917–1999), American CIA station chief and historian Donald J. Cram (1919–2001), Nobel Prize–winning American chemist Edith Claire Cram (1880–1960), American peace activist and heiress Eloise Blaine Cram (1896–1957), American parasitologist George F.
What are the origins of the name Peter Cram?
The name Peter Cram combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Cram originates from Scottish.
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