Ara vs Petar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ara

Boy #6,422 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king; the beautiful one (from Armenian legend)"

Origin: Armenian

Cultural Roots

Armenian Arabic Japanese Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,422
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Petar

Boy #6,347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Bulgarian Macedonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,347
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ara Rank #6,422
Petar Rank #6,347

Petar is more popular, ranked #6347 vs #6422 for Ara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ara or Petar more popular?

Petar is more popular, ranked #6347 compared to Ara at #6422 in the United States.

What do Ara and Petar mean?

Ara means "king; the beautiful one (from Armenian legend)" (Armenian origin). Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Ara and Petar boy or girl names?

Ara is primarily a boy name. Petar is primarily a boy name.

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