Boy Name · Danish Origin
Peder
Peder means “Stone, rock”. It is a boy's name of Danish origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning recorded for Peter, the attested base form. English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Peder — a boy name from the Danish tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Stone, rock", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Peter is on your shortlist, Peder belongs in the same conversation.
Peder meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Stone, rock
Origin: Danish naming roots help connect Peder to related Danish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Peder as P·E·D·E·R, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Peder is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Peder variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Pedera, Pedere, Pedery, Pede.
- Nicknames: Ped and P.
- Middle names: Pair Peder with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Peder middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Peter, Pieter, Pedro, Petra, Phaedra — full picks on the sibling names for Peder guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Peder? Browse our names like Peder guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Peder
What does the name Peder mean?
Peder means "Stone, rock" and is of Danish origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Peder is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Peder?
Peder originates in Danish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Peder?
Peder has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Peder a boy's or girl's name?
Peder is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Peder in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Peder sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Peder?
Names that share Peder's sound and style include Peter, Pieter, Pedro, Petra, Phaedra.
What middle names pair well with Peder?
Good middle-name fits for Peder pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Peder is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Peder is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Peder?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Peder share its rhythm without rhyming — Peter, Pieter, Pedro all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.