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Peterson

English
"son of Peter"
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Grace Royal
By Grace Royal
Updated Fri Mar 21 2025

Peterson Origin and Meaning

The name Peterson is a boy's name of English origin meaning "son of Peter".

To honor an ancestral Peter.

Famous People Named Peterson

  • Peterson Goodwyn
    U.S. Congressman from Virginia
  • Peterson Joseph
    Haitian footballer
  • Peterson Toscano
    American actor and playwright

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