BoyGreek origin

Petros: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A rock of stability, steady and unshakeable in storms.

Origin
Greek
Syllables
2
Current rank
#6870
Peak
#2534 in 1979

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1964: #392119641970: #374619701980: #320919801990: #459719902000: #582020002005: #889820052010: #796920102015: #522420152020: #68702020#1#8898

What Petros Means

Petros is a boy name of Greek origin. A rock of stability, steady and unshakeable in storms.

How Popular Petros Is

Petros currently ranks #6870 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2534 in 1979. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Petros

  • Petros is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Petros is a name with ancient Greek heritage.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

Names Like Petros

Other Greek names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Petros

Greek names that pair well as a brother or sister to Petros.

Questions About Petros

What does Petros mean?

Petros is a boy name of Greek origin. A rock of stability, steady and unshakeable in storms.

How popular is Petros?

Petros currently ranks #6870 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2534 in 1979. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Petros come from?

Petros comes from Greek roots. Petros is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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