The gender-neutral name Peer originates from Hebrew and signifies "Glory" and "Luxury." In sociology, a peer denotes an individual of similar age, education, or social standing, or a member of the peerage. In education, peer learning and peer education involve student interaction for educational attainment and health promotion, respectively. In computing, a peer can refer to a functional unit within a network or a computer system connected to others on a network. Additionally, Peer is associated with various organizations and notable individuals, including Peer Åström, a Swedish composer, and Ralph Peer, an American talent scout and music publisher. The name is also linked to the title character of "Peer Gynt," a play by Henrik Ibsen, and a municipality in Belgium.