Peter Rosser

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Rosser — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Rosser 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 Rosser: Arthur Rosser (1864–1954), Welsh-born New Zealand builder, politician and trade unionist Bill Rosser (1927–2002), Aboriginal Australian author and activist who wrote about Palm Island, Queensland Celia Rosser (born 1930), Australian botanical illustrator Dois I. Rosser Jr. (1921–2019), American businessman Eric Franklin Rosser (born 1952), American former keyboardist and convicted child pornographer Hamish Rosser (born 1974), Australian drummer J. Allyn Rosser (born 1957), American poet J. Barkley Rosser (1907–1989), American logician and mathematician J. Barkley Rosser Jr. 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: Rosser

Welsh

Arthur Rosser (1864–1954), Welsh-born New Zealand builder, politician and trade unionist Bill Rosser (1927–2002), Aboriginal Australian author and activist who wrote about Palm Island, Queensland Celia Rosser (born 1930), Australian botanical illustrator Dois I. Rosser Jr. (1921–2019), American businessman Eric Franklin Rosser (born 1952), American former keyboardist and convicted child pornographer Hamish Rosser (born 1974), Australian drummer J. Allyn Rosser (born 1957), American poet J. Barkley Rosser (1907–1989), American logician and mathematician J. Barkley Rosser Jr.

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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 Rosser:

5
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

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

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 Rosser?
The surname Rosser originates from Welsh. Arthur Rosser (1864–1954), Welsh-born New Zealand builder, politician and trade unionist Bill Rosser (1927–2002), Aboriginal Australian author and activist who wrote about Palm Island, Queensland Celia Rosser (born 1930), Australian botanical illustrator Dois I. Rosser Jr. (1921–2019), American businessman Eric Franklin Rosser (born 1952), American former keyboardist and convicted child pornographer Hamish Rosser (born 1974), Australian drummer J. Allyn Rosser (born 1957), American poet J. Barkley Rosser (1907–1989), American logician and mathematician J. Barkley Rosser Jr.
What are the origins of the name Peter Rosser?
The name Peter Rosser combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Rosser originates from Welsh.
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