Peter Ventura

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Ventura — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Ventura 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 Ventura: André Ventura (born 1983), Portuguese politician and former football pundit. Denis Ventúra (born 1995), Slovak football midfielder Cassie Ventura (born 1986), American singer, model, actress and dancer Charlie Ventura (1916–1992), American tenor saxophonist Elys Ventura (born 2001), New Zealand tennis player Hugo Ventura (born 1988), Portuguese former professional footballer Gian Piero Ventura (born 1948), Italian football manager Giorgio Ventura, Italian mannerist painter Jair Ventura (born 1979), Brazilian football manager and former player Jesse Ventura (born 1951), American politician, act. 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: Ventura

Spanish

André Ventura (born 1983), Portuguese politician and former football pundit. Denis Ventúra (born 1995), Slovak football midfielder Cassie Ventura (born 1986), American singer, model, actress and dancer Charlie Ventura (1916–1992), American tenor saxophonist Elys Ventura (born 2001), New Zealand tennis player Hugo Ventura (born 1988), Portuguese former professional footballer Gian Piero Ventura (born 1948), Italian football manager Giorgio Ventura, Italian mannerist painter Jair Ventura (born 1979), Brazilian football manager and former player Jesse Ventura (born 1951), American politician, act.

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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 Ventura

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 Ventura:

3
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Ventura?
The surname Ventura originates from Spanish. André Ventura (born 1983), Portuguese politician and former football pundit. Denis Ventúra (born 1995), Slovak football midfielder Cassie Ventura (born 1986), American singer, model, actress and dancer Charlie Ventura (1916–1992), American tenor saxophonist Elys Ventura (born 2001), New Zealand tennis player Hugo Ventura (born 1988), Portuguese former professional footballer Gian Piero Ventura (born 1948), Italian football manager Giorgio Ventura, Italian mannerist painter Jair Ventura (born 1979), Brazilian football manager and former player Jesse Ventura (born 1951), American politician, act.
What are the origins of the name Peter Ventura?
The name Peter Ventura combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Ventura originates from Spanish.
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