Pieter

The first name Pieter is a form of Peter that is common in both Low German and Dutch. Its meaning is "the rock", which is derived from the Ancient Greek word petros, meaning "rock block" or "stone". Pieter is especially common in the Netherlands, as is the short form Piet.

What does the name Pieter mean?

Pieter is a Low German and Dutch variant of the name Peter, meaning "the rock". This derivation comes from the Ancient Greek word petros, which stands for "rock block" or "stone". The name is predominantly found in the Netherlands, where the short form Piet is also frequently used.

Where does the name Pieter come from?

The name Pieter has its roots in Ancient Greek and means "the rock". It derives from the Greek word petros, which means "rock block" or "stone". Pieter is used in the Dutch, Low German, and Dutch languages.

How do you pronounce Pieter?

The pronunciation of Pieter is two syllables and has a Northwestern European sound. It is pronounced as "Pie-ter" [ˈpiːtɐ], with an elongated "ie" meeting a soft ending syllable. The rhythm of the name is calm and clear, and the gentle fading gives it an accessible effect. Pieter radiates down-to-earthness and sophistication, appearing friendly and tradition-conscious, equipped with a Dutch sound simplicity.

When is the name day of Pieter?

The name day of Pieter is celebrated on June 29 and December 9.

Popularity

In Germany, Pieter is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2016 at rank 1,283. Over the last ten years, Pieter has been given as a first name about 120 times, placing it 2,140th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,122nd. In Germany, Pieter has been given as a first name around 120 times in the last 10 years.

Nicknames & pet names

Pieri / Piet / Pieti / Pietl

Similar first names

Famous people

• Jan Pieter van Bredael (painter from Belgium)
• Pieter Adrianus Kooijman (writer from the Netherlands)
• Pieter Bor (historian from the Netherlands)
• Pieter Botha (former president of South Africa who relentlessly pursued opponents but nonetheless enabled initial rapprochement between the sides during apartheid)
• Pieter Casteels (Belgian painter)
• Pieter Codde (Dutch painter)
• Pieter de Molijn (Dutch painter)
• Pieter de Somer (Belgian doctor)
• Pieter Douma (Dutch jazz musician)
• Pieter Fris (Dutch painter)
• Pieter Gerritz van Roestraten (painter from the Netherlands)
• Pieter Harting (Dutch botanist)
• Pieter Huistra (Dutch footballer)
• Pieter Jan Brugge (Dutch film producer)
• Pieter Jansz Saenredam (Dutch painter)
• Pieter Mathews (South African architect)
• Pieter Nicolaas van Eyck (philosopher from England)
• Pieter Nieuwland (mathematician from the Netherlands)
• Pieter Rossouw (American cricketer)
• Pieter Snapper (American musician)