Peterson

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Peterson means "son of Peter."
Popularity
Peterson is a relatively uncommon name, ranking at #7338 in popularity in the United States as of 2021.

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Peterson Name meanings & History

Peterson is an English surname that is derived from the given name Peter. It was originally used to identify someone as "the son of Peter.". The name Peterson means "son of Peter.". Transferred use of the surname Peterson. Peterson is typically used as a last name. It is, however, becoming more common as a first name as well.

Zodiac Sign of Peterson: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Peterson:

P: Passive,Partnership,Particular,Pensive,Political

E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Expressive,Entertain,Environment

T: Tacky,Testy,Talkative,Touchy,Doubting Thomas,Truth,Tireless

R: Reason,Restless,Resourceful,Rational

S: Social Standing,Status,Sensuality,Success,Solidity,Sex,Security

O: Obstinate,Obsolete,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Organized

N: Nervous,Neat,Neurosis,Nagging,Nice,Nitpicking,Nutrition

Peterson is:

  • a Natural name
  • a Rough name
  • a Strange name

Famous People

Notable people with the surname Peterson include Jordan Peterson, a Canadian psychologist and author, Oscar Peterson, a Canadian jazz pianist, and Adrian Peterson, an American football player.

2.) Peterson (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) son of Peter.

Other Forms: Peteris, Petersen


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