Peder
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Peder first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 596 babies have been named Peder in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Peder is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,933 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,933
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Peder
Peder is a boy name .
Peder is currently ranked #29,933 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Peder include Ped, Pey, Peie, and Pedkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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