Peterson is a patronymic surname — 'the son of Peter' (Peter, from the Greek petros, 'a rock/stone'; we note the surname). A crisp, modern name (said 'PEE-ter-sun').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name (also common in Haiti). Rare, the-son-of-Peter at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Peterson means 'the son of Peter' (Peter, 'a rock/stone', Greek) — a crisp surname-name (we note the surname; said 'PEE-ter-sun').

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References — Peterson — surname-name

Variations

PetersenPeterston

Nicknames

Peter

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Peterson mean?

Peterson is a surname — 'the son of Peter' (Peter, 'a rock/stone'). We note the surname.

How do you pronounce Peterson?

It's said PEE-ter-sun /ˈpi.tər.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Peterson a boy or girl name?

Peterson is a boy's name.

How popular is Peterson?

Peterson is a very rare name in the U.S.