Peter Weller

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Peter Weller — rock
572K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Peter Weller 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 Weller: Weller is a surname. Its origin is from Old English for a well—a hole dug for water—or a spring. Archie Weller (born 1957), Australian writer Carl E. Weller, American, patented a soldering gun, formed the Weller Manufacturing Company Craig Weller (born 1981), Canadian ice hockey player Dieter Weller, American engineer Don Weller (musician) (1940–2020), British tenor saxophonist Don Weller (painter), American illustrator and painter Duncan Weller (born 1975), Canadian children's book author and visual artist F. 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: Weller

English

Weller is a surname. Its origin is from Old English for a well—a hole dug for water—or a spring. Archie Weller (born 1957), Australian writer Carl E. Weller, American, patented a soldering gun, formed the Weller Manufacturing Company Craig Weller (born 1981), Canadian ice hockey player Dieter Weller, American engineer Don Weller (musician) (1940–2020), British tenor saxophonist Don Weller (painter), American illustrator and painter Duncan Weller (born 1975), Canadian children's book author and visual artist F.

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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 Weller:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Weller?
The surname Weller originates from English. Weller is a surname. Its origin is from Old English for a well—a hole dug for water—or a spring. Archie Weller (born 1957), Australian writer Carl E. Weller, American, patented a soldering gun, formed the Weller Manufacturing Company Craig Weller (born 1981), Canadian ice hockey player Dieter Weller, American engineer Don Weller (musician) (1940–2020), British tenor saxophonist Don Weller (painter), American illustrator and painter Duncan Weller (born 1975), Canadian children's book author and visual artist F.
What are the origins of the name Peter Weller?
The name Peter Weller combines two different traditions: the first name Peter has Greek roots, while the surname Weller originates from English.
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