Peter Tabb

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Tabb — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Tabb 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 Tabb: Alf Tabb (1883−1976), English rider of miniature bicycles Barrington Tabb (1934–2022), English painter Bill Tabb (fl. 1985–1998), American professional wrestler known as The Black Assassin Brandon Tabb (born 1995), American basketball player Bruce Tabb (1927–2022), New Zealand accountancy academic Derrick Tabb (born 1975), American musician George Tabb, American punk rock musician Jaimi Tabb (born 2001), Australian rules footballer Jay Tabb (born 1984), Anglo-Irish professional football player Jerry Tabb (born 1952), American baseball player John B. 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: Tabb

Irish

Alf Tabb (1883−1976), English rider of miniature bicycles Barrington Tabb (1934–2022), English painter Bill Tabb (fl. 1985–1998), American professional wrestler known as The Black Assassin Brandon Tabb (born 1995), American basketball player Bruce Tabb (1927–2022), New Zealand accountancy academic Derrick Tabb (born 1975), American musician George Tabb, American punk rock musician Jaimi Tabb (born 2001), Australian rules footballer Jay Tabb (born 1984), Anglo-Irish professional football player Jerry Tabb (born 1952), American baseball player John B.

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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 Tabb:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

11
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Tabb?
The surname Tabb originates from Irish. Alf Tabb (1883−1976), English rider of miniature bicycles Barrington Tabb (1934–2022), English painter Bill Tabb (fl. 1985–1998), American professional wrestler known as The Black Assassin Brandon Tabb (born 1995), American basketball player Bruce Tabb (1927–2022), New Zealand accountancy academic Derrick Tabb (born 1975), American musician George Tabb, American punk rock musician Jaimi Tabb (born 2001), Australian rules footballer Jay Tabb (born 1984), Anglo-Irish professional football player Jerry Tabb (born 1952), American baseball player John B.
What are the origins of the name Peter Tabb?
The name Peter Tabb combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Tabb originates from Irish.
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