Peer
Pronunciation: [ p-IHR ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Peer first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 24 babies have been named Peer in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Peer is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,311 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,311
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"marsh, boggy ground"
#16,280 in US
Greek kleos origin
"renowned, famous"
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Hebrew origin
"to tie, to bind"
#16,385 in US
Hebrew origin
"earth, red earth"
#16,367 in US
Greek origin
"pure, holy"
#16,192 in US
Italian surname origin
"surname turned given name (Italian lu..."
#16,332 in US
Filipino origin
"crystal-clear, brilliant"
#16,495 in US
Latin/Greek origin
"venerable; from the revered city"
#16,477 in US
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About the Name Peer
Peer is a boy name .
Peer is currently ranked #16,311 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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