Peter Gabaldon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Gabaldon — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Gabaldon 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 Gabaldon: Argimiro Gabaldon, poet and former Venezuelan revolutionary of FALN Arnoldo Gabaldon, Venezuelan sanitarist Arnoldo Gabaldon Berti, Venezuelan engineer, first Environment minister of Latin America Diana Gabaldon, author of works including the "Outlander" and "Lord John" series Guy Gabaldon, U.S. Marine, "Pied Piper of Saipan" Isauro Gabaldon, Resident Commissioner from the Philippine Islands Joaquín Gabaldón Márquez, Venezuelan writer and politician José Rafael Gabaldón, Venezuelan andean caudillo Paca Gabaldón, Spanish actress. 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: Gabaldon

Spanish

Argimiro Gabaldon, poet and former Venezuelan revolutionary of FALN Arnoldo Gabaldon, Venezuelan sanitarist Arnoldo Gabaldon Berti, Venezuelan engineer, first Environment minister of Latin America Diana Gabaldon, author of works including the "Outlander" and "Lord John" series Guy Gabaldon, U.S. Marine, "Pied Piper of Saipan" Isauro Gabaldon, Resident Commissioner from the Philippine Islands Joaquín Gabaldón Márquez, Venezuelan writer and politician José Rafael Gabaldón, Venezuelan andean caudillo Paca Gabaldón, Spanish actress.

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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 Gabaldon

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 Gabaldon:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Gabaldon?
The surname Gabaldon originates from Spanish. Argimiro Gabaldon, poet and former Venezuelan revolutionary of FALN Arnoldo Gabaldon, Venezuelan sanitarist Arnoldo Gabaldon Berti, Venezuelan engineer, first Environment minister of Latin America Diana Gabaldon, author of works including the "Outlander" and "Lord John" series Guy Gabaldon, U.S. Marine, "Pied Piper of Saipan" Isauro Gabaldon, Resident Commissioner from the Philippine Islands Joaquín Gabaldón Márquez, Venezuelan writer and politician José Rafael Gabaldón, Venezuelan andean caudillo Paca Gabaldón, Spanish actress.
What are the origins of the name Peter Gabaldon?
The name Peter Gabaldon combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Gabaldon originates from Spanish.
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