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Peterson
BoyEnglish origin · /PEE-ter-sun/ · classic
Meaning: A patronymic surname meaning son of Peter, derived from the name meaning rock.
Popularity 23/1003 syllablesPeaked 1989→ Stable
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Most popular in the 1980s.
Today, Peterson is a rare name (popularity 23/100).
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