TheNameDBPeters
MasculineMeaning
Son of Peter, derived from the Greek name meaning 'stone' or 'rock'.
Etymology
Peters is a patronymic surname formed by adding the English suffix '-s' to the given name Peter, which comes from Greek 'petros' meaning stone. The name became established as both a surname and occasionally a given name.
About the Name Peters
Peters is primarily known as a surname but has occasionally been used as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It carries the same etymological root as the apostle Peter.