Petros
Petros: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Petros
- A transliteration of the Greek male given name Πέτρος (Pétros).
- A transliteration of the Armenian male given name Պետրոս (Petros).
Etymology
Transliteration of Greek Πέτρος (Pétros), a male given name used in (modern) Greece. The Armenian name is from Armenian Պետրոս (Petros), from the same Greek name. Cognate with English Peter.
How popular is Petros?
Since 1880, 715 boys in the U.S. have been named Petros. Its highest rank for boys was #2534 in 1979. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Petros
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Petros
Names that peaked around the same time as Petros and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Petros FAQ
What does the name Petros mean?
A transliteration of the Greek male given name Πέτρος (Pétros). A transliteration of the Armenian male given name Պետրոս (Petros). Transliteration of Greek Πέτρος (Pétros), a male given name used in (modern) Greece. The Armenian name is from Armenian Պետրոս (Petros), from the same Greek name. Cognate with English Peter.
How popular is the name Petros?
Since 1880, 715 boys in the U.S. have been named Petros. Its highest rank for boys was #2534 in 1979. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Petros a boy or girl name?
Petros is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 715 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.