Peer
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- A Rock. Form Of Peter.
- Origin
- German
Quick Facts About Peer
1,055
German baby names in our dictionary
584
German male names
28
4-letter P-names in our dictionary
343
P-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per | A Rock. Form Of Peter. | Male | German |
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