Pieter Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Pieter Name at a Glance

Name	Pieter
Meaning	A rock. Form of Peter.
Origin	Dutch
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Pieter Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Pieter means “A rock. Form of Peter”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Pieter Name Origin

Our database records Pieter under Dutch origin. Browse more Dutch baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Pieter a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Pieter is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Pieter

When considering Pieter for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.