Pieter

Pieter Origin and Meaning

The name Pieter is a boy's name.

Pieter is a masculine name of Dutch and Germanic origin, serving as the Dutch and Afrikaans variant of Peter. Derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning 'rock' or 'stone,' it conveys qualities of strength, reliability, and steadfastness. The name has deep historical roots throughout Northern Europe, particularly in the Netherlands, Belgium, and South Africa. Pieter has been borne by notable figures including the renowned Dutch painters Pieter Bruegel and Pieter Mondrian. While traditional in its home regions, the name maintains consistent popularity rather than experiencing dramatic trends. Pieter offers a distinctive European alternative to the more common Peter, retaining the same strong meaning while providing a touch of continental sophistication.

Popularity of the name Pieter

• 92 Netherlands 2019

Famous People Named Pieter

• Pieter Christiaan Michiel van Vollenhoven, Prince of Orange,Nassau
• Pieter van Vollenhoven Jr., husband of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands; father of Prince Pieter,Christiaan
• Pieter Zeeman Dutch physicist
• Pieter "Piet" Aldrich South African tennis player
• Pieter Nuyts Dutch explorer and politician
• Pieter Willem "P.W." Botha former President of South Africa
• Pieter Gerardus van Overstraten Governor,General of the Dutch East Indies
• Pieter Cornelis Martijn van den Hoogenband Dutch Olympic swimmer
• Pieter Bruegel the Younger and Elder Netherlandish painters
• Pieter Crijnse Volmarijn Dutch painter
• Pieter Gerardus van Os Dutch painter
• Pieter de Hooch Dutch painter
• Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft Dutch historian
• Pieter Dubordieu French painter
• Pieter van Bloemen Flemish painter
• Pieter T New Zealand R&B Singer
• Pieter Jongeling Dutch journalist and statesman
• Pieter Anton Maurits Erik van Vollenhoven (b. 2008) son of Prince Pieter,Christiaan of Orange,Nassau
• Benjamin Pieter Floris van Vollenhoven (b. 2008) son of Prince Bernhard of Orange,Nassau