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At a Glance: Name: Peder – Meaning: form of Peter, meaning 'rock' – Origin: Danish – Gender: primarily used for boys
Peder is the Danish form of Peter, meaning 'rock.' It's a name with real history behind it, tracing back through Danish naming tradition. If you're drawn to short, sturdy names with a clear Scandinavian root, Peder fits that mold.
Meaning & Origin of Peder
Meaning: Form of peter, meaning 'rock'.
Origin: Danish.
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Peder
Peder has been recorded in U.S. baby name data every year from 1894 to 2017. It peaked at #1201 in 1894 with 5 babies given the name, and last appeared at #13743 in 2017, also with a count of 5.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1894–2017.
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FAQ
What does the name Peder mean?
Form of peter, meaning ‘rock’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Peder)
Is Peder a popular name right now?
Peder peaked at #1201 in 1894 and is ranked #13743 as of 2017. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1894–2017.)
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