Peer Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Peer Name at a Glance

Name	Peer
Meaning	A rock. Form of Peter.
Origin	Scandinavian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Peer Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Peer 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.

Peer Name Origin

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

Is Peer a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Peer

When considering Peer 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.