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Peterson Meaning and Origin

Peterson is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Peterson is currently #7590 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Peterson are .

Peterson is a 8 letters name with syllables.

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Peterson name meaning

A patronymic name meaning "son of Peter."

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In 2022, 100% of babies named Peterson were boys

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Name popularity in Canada

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Peterson - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Peterson?
The meaning of the name Peterson is A patronymic name meaning "son of Peter.".
What is the origin of the name Peterson?
The origin of the name Peterson is .
Is Peterson a girl or boy name?
The name Peterson is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Peterson were boys, 0.00% of babies called Peterson were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Peterson?
According to statistics, Peterson is ranked 7590th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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