Pieder

The boys' name Pieder represents a Romansh variant of Peter, which is derived from Petrus and has its roots in the Ancient Greek Petros (Πέτρος). The literal translation of this name is 'the rock' or 'the stone.'

What does the name Pieder mean?

Pieder is the Romansh form of the name Peter, which traces back to Petrus and is originally derived from the Ancient Greek Petros (Πέτρος). Its direct meaning is 'the rock' or 'the stone.' The roots can be found in the Ancient Greek term pétrā ‎(πέτρᾱ) or pétros (πέτρος), both of which mean 'the rock' and 'the stone.' Additionally, the name is derived from the Aramaic Kephás, which encompasses meanings such as 'the precious stone,' 'the boulder,' as well as 'solid,' 'strong,' or 'determined.' The name gained worldwide popularity through the veneration of Saint Apostle Peter, the son of John. Other variants include Per, Petr, Petru, Petö, Petar, Pero, Pere, Perica, Peerke, Peeta, and Perico.

Where does the name Pieder come from?

The origin of the name Pieder is both Ancient Aramaic and Ancient Greek, carrying the meaning 'the rock.' In Ancient Aramaic, kefas or kephas means 'the precious stone' or 'the boulder' and also describes qualities such as solid, strong, and determined. In Ancient Greek, the terms pétrā ‎(πέτρᾱ) and pétros (πέτρος) both mean 'the rock' or 'the stone.' The languages in which Pieder appears are Romansh and Swiss.

How do you pronounce Pieder?

Pieder is pronounced like 'Pieder,' with emphasis on the first syllable.

When is the name day of Pieder?

The name day for Pieder is celebrated on June 29.

Popularity

In Germany, Pieder is considered a rare first name. In 2012, it reached the 3,479th place on the list of the most common male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Pieder was given as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the past ten years, no child has been named this name. The global popularity and frequency of Pieder is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries.