Pieter
About Pieter
Derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning 'rock' or 'stone,' it conveys qualities of strength, reliability, and steadfastness. The name has deep historical roots throughout Northern Europe, particularly in the Netherlands, Belgium, and South Africa. Pieter has been borne by notable figures including the renowned Dutch painters Pieter Bruegel and Pieter Mondrian. While traditional in its home regions, the name maintains consistent popularity rather than experiencing dramatic trends. Pieter offers a distinctive European alternative to the more common Peter, retaining the same strong meaning while providing a touch of continental sophistication.
Pronounced PEE-tur.
As of October 2026, Pieter ranked #13408 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1597 in 1967.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Pieter on lists
Famous Pieters
- Pieter
Christiaan Michiel van Vollenhoven, Prince of Orange,Nassau
- Pieter van Vollenhoven
Jr., husband of Princess Margriet of the Netherlands; father of Prince Pieter,Christiaan
- Pieter Zeeman
Dutch physicist
- Pieter "Piet" Aldrich
South African tennis player
- Pieter Nuyts
Dutch explorer and politician
- Pieter Willem "P.W." Botha
former President of South Africa
- Pieter Gerardus van Overstraten
Governor,General of the Dutch East Indies
- Pieter Cornelis Martijn van den Hoogenband
Dutch Olympic swimmer
- Pieter Bruegel the Younger and Elder
Netherlandish painters
- Pieter Crijnse Volmarijn
Dutch painter
- Pieter Gerardus van Os
Dutch painter
- Pieter de Hooch
Dutch painter
- Pieter Corneliszoon Hooft
Dutch historian
- Pieter Dubordieu
French painter
- Pieter van Bloemen
Flemish painter
- Pieter T
New Zealand R&B Singer
- Pieter Jongeling
Dutch journalist and statesman
- Pieter Anton Maurits Erik van Vollenhoven (b. 2008)
son of Prince Pieter,Christiaan of Orange,Nassau
- Benjamin Pieter Floris van Vollenhoven (b. 2008)
son of Prince Bernhard of Orange,Nassau