Peter Rosario

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Rosario — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Rosario 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 Rosario: Alejandro Rosario (born 2002), American baseball player Amed Rosario (born 1995), Dominican baseball player Daniel Rosario (born 2002), Puerto Rican footballer Dante Rosario (born 1984), American football player in the National Football League Eddie Rosario (born 1991), Puerto Rican baseball player Edwin Rosario (1963–1997), Puerto Rican boxer Eguy Rosario (born 1999), Dominican baseball player Francisco Rosario (born 1980), Dominican retired baseball pitcher Gerardo Rosario (born 1952), Filipino swimmer Hélder Rosário (born 1980), Portuguese footballer Jerry Rosario (born 1952), Indian clergy. 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: Rosario

Spanish

Alejandro Rosario (born 2002), American baseball player Amed Rosario (born 1995), Dominican baseball player Daniel Rosario (born 2002), Puerto Rican footballer Dante Rosario (born 1984), American football player in the National Football League Eddie Rosario (born 1991), Puerto Rican baseball player Edwin Rosario (1963–1997), Puerto Rican boxer Eguy Rosario (born 1999), Dominican baseball player Francisco Rosario (born 1980), Dominican retired baseball pitcher Gerardo Rosario (born 1952), Filipino swimmer Hélder Rosário (born 1980), Portuguese footballer Jerry Rosario (born 1952), Indian clergy.

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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 Rosario

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 Rosario:

6
Expression Number

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

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Rosario?
The surname Rosario originates from Spanish. Alejandro Rosario (born 2002), American baseball player Amed Rosario (born 1995), Dominican baseball player Daniel Rosario (born 2002), Puerto Rican footballer Dante Rosario (born 1984), American football player in the National Football League Eddie Rosario (born 1991), Puerto Rican baseball player Edwin Rosario (1963–1997), Puerto Rican boxer Eguy Rosario (born 1999), Dominican baseball player Francisco Rosario (born 1980), Dominican retired baseball pitcher Gerardo Rosario (born 1952), Filipino swimmer Hélder Rosário (born 1980), Portuguese footballer Jerry Rosario (born 1952), Indian clergy.
What are the origins of the name Peter Rosario?
The name Peter Rosario combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Rosario originates from Spanish.
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