Peter

Peter comes from the Greek name Petros, itself a translation of the Aramaic name Cephas, both meaning rock or stone. The name was given by Jesus to the apostle Simon, making Peter one of the most influential figures in Christian history and a primary reason for the name's widespread adoption across Europe. Its enduring popularity produced numerous cognates across languages, including Pierre in French, Pietro in Italian, Pedro in Spanish and Portuguese, Piotr in Polish, and Pieter in Dutch.